A Pregnant Woman Was Admitted for Induction of Labour at 43

question 6

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman was admitted for induction of labour 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.What should the nurse caring for the infant after birth 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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