A Preterm Infant Has a Yellow Skin Color and a Rising

question 4

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level.The nurse knows that this infant is at risk for what?

• A) Skin breakdown
• B) Renal failure
• C) Brain damage
• D) Heart failure

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Definitions:

Temperament

Refers to the innate characteristics of an individual's personality, including tendencies toward emotional reactivity, intensity, and sociability.

Behavioral Style

The characteristic way in which an individual reacts and interacts with the environment, often consistent across different situations.

Personal Responsibility

The idea that individuals are accountable for their own actions and wellbeing, including taking charge of their life decisions and accepting the consequences.

Pride

A sense of profound contentment that comes from personal accomplishments, the successes of close associates, or from having qualities or belongings that are greatly esteemed.