The Nurse Must Continually Assess the Infant Who Has Meconium

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse must continually assess the infant who has meconium aspiration syndrome for the complication of

• A) persistent pulmonary hypertension.
• B) bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
• C) transitory tachypnea of the newborn.
• D) left-to-right shunting of blood through the foramen ovale.

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Definitions:

Blood Vessel

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.

Blood Clot

A mass formed by the coagulation of blood in a part of the circulatory system, stopping bleeding or blocking a vessel.

Polycythemia Vera

A rare blood disorder characterized by an increased number of red blood cells, which can lead to an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

A medical procedure that involves drawing blood from a patient to treat or manage various medical conditions.