A Pregnant Woman Was Admitted for Induction of Labor at 43

question 1

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman was admitted for induction of labor at 43 weeks of gestation with sure dates. A nonstress test (NST) in the obstetrician's office revealed a nonreactive tracing. On artificial rupture of membranes, thick, meconium-stained fluid was noted. The nurse caring for the infant after birth should anticipate:

• A) Meconium aspiration, hypoglycemia, and dry, cracked skin.
• B) Excessive vernix caseosa covering the skin, lethargy, and respiratory distress syndrome.
• C) Golden yellow- to green-stained skin and nails, absence of scalp hair, and an increased amount of subcutaneous fat.
• D) Hyperglycemia, hyperthermia, and an alert, wide-eyed appearance.

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