In Caring for the Post-Term Infant, Thermoregulation Can Be a Concern

question 16

Multiple Choice

In caring for the post-term infant, thermoregulation can be a concern, especially in an infant who also has a(n) :

• A) Hematocrit level of 58%.
• B) RBC count of 5 million/mL.
• C) WBC count of 15,000 cells/mm 3 .
• D) Blood glucose level of 25 mg/dL.

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