Which Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Intervention for the Newborn

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention for the newborn who is jittery and twitching and has a high-pitched cry?

• A) Monitor blood pressure closely.
• B) Obtain urine sample to detect glycosuria.
• C) Obtain serum glucose and serum calcium levels.
• D) Administer oral glucose or, if newborn refuses to suck, IV dextrose.

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