The Nurse Observes That a Newborn Is Having Problems After

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes that a newborn is having problems after birth.What should indicate a tracheoesophageal fistula?

• A) Jitteriness
• B) Meconium ileus
• C) Excessive frothy saliva
• D) Increased need for sleep

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Definitions:

Working Hypothesis

A provisional theory or supposition established at the onset of research, guiding the initial stages of study.

Lactose Tolerance Allele

A genetic variant that enables individuals to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk, throughout adulthood.

Lactose Tolerance Allele

A variant of the gene that allows adults to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk, indicating an adaptation to dairy consumption.

High-Elevation Adaptations

The physical or physiological changes that enable organisms to survive and reproduce at high altitudes.