An Infant Is Born to a Diabetic Mother After a Difficult

question 7

Multiple Choice

An infant is born to a diabetic mother after a difficult forceps-assisted delivery.After stabilization the infant is weighed,and the birth weight is 45 0g.What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

• A) Leave the infant in the room with the mother.
• B) Take the infant immediately to the nursery.
• C) Perform a gestational-age assessment to determine whether the infant is large for gestational age.
• D) Monitor blood glucose levels frequently and observe closely for signs of hypoglycemia.

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