A Macrosomic Infant Is Born After a Difficult Forceps-Assisted Delivery

question 10

Multiple Choice

A macrosomic infant is born after a difficult forceps-assisted delivery.After stabilization the infant is weighed,and the birth weight is 4550 g (9 pounds,6 ounces) .The nurse's most appropriate action is to:

• A)Leave the infant in the room with the mother.
• B)Take the infant immediately to the nursery.
• C)Perform a gestational age assessment to determine whether the infant is large for gestational age.
• D)Monitor blood glucose levels frequently and observe closely for signs of hypoglycemia.