A Newborn Infant Has Down Syndrome

question 8

Multiple Choice

A newborn infant has Down syndrome. During the skin assessment, the nurse notices a transient mottling in the trunk and extremities in response to the cool temperature in the examination room. The infant's mother also notices the mottling and asks what it is. What should the nurse tell the mother that this mottling is called?

• A) Carotenemia
• B) Acrocyanosis
• C) Café au lait
• D) Cutis marmorata

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Definitions:

Acute Diarrhea

A sudden onset of frequent, watery bowel movements that can result from infection, allergy, or other causes, often resolving within a few days.

Giardia Lamblia

A parasitic microorganism that causes giardiasis, which is characterized by diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.

Hypertonic Dehydration

A condition where the body loses water more quickly than salt, leading to high sodium levels in the blood and potential cell shrinkage.

Electrolyte Loss

The depletion of vital minerals in the body, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium, which can disrupt bodily functions.