When a Preterm Infant Is Receiving an Intravenous Infusion Containing

question 15

Multiple Choice

When a preterm infant is receiving an intravenous infusion containing calcium gluconate,the nurse would assess this infant for:

• A) seizures.
• B) bradycardia.
• C) dysrhythmias.
• D) tetany.

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Definitions:

Muscular Activity

Physical actions and movements resulting from the contraction and relaxation of muscles.

Cognitive Activity

The cognitive activities that enable the acquisition of understanding and information, encompassing thought, awareness, memory, assessment, and resolving issues.

Evolutionary Function

The role a particular behavior or physiological mechanism plays in the survival and reproductive success of an organism.

Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles.