A Neonate Is Displaying Mottled Skin,has a Large Fontanel and Tongue,is

question 25

Multiple Choice

A neonate is displaying mottled skin,has a large fontanel and tongue,is lethargic,and is having difficulty feeding.The nurse recognizes that this is most suggestive of

• A) Hypocalcemia
• B) Hypothyroidism
• C) Hypoglycemia
• D) Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and helps facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach; plays a key role in moving swallowed food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.

Involuntary Control

The regulation of bodily functions not consciously controlled, such as the heartbeat and digestion, governed by the autonomic nervous system.

Voluntary Control

The ability to consciously regulate bodily movements or actions through the nervous system.