A Pregnant Woman Was Admitted for Induction of Labour at 43

question 21

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman was admitted for induction of labour at 43 weeks of gestation with sure dates.A nonstress test (NST) in the obstetrician's office revealed a nonreactive tracing.On artificial rupture of membranes,thick,meconium-stained fluid was noted.What should the nurse caring for the infant after birth anticipate?

• A) Meconium aspiration,hypoglycemia,and dry,peeling skin
• B) Excessive vernix caseosa covering the skin,lethargy,and respiratory distress syndrome
• C) Golden yellow- to green-stained skin and nails,absence of scalp hair,and an increased amount of subcutaneous fat
• D) Hyperglycemia,hyperthermia,and an alert,wide-eyed appearance

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