A Macrosomic Infant Is Born After a Difficult,forceps-Assisted Delivery

question 22

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) .What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Leave the infant in the room with the mother.
• B) Take the infant immediately to the nursery.
• C) Perform a gestational age assessment.
• D) Monitor blood glucose levels frequently.

Understand the use and importance of coding systems in observational research.

Grasp the concept of reactivity in observational research and its effects on findings.

Recognize the limitations of naturalistic and systematic observations in research.

Appreciate the value of thorough and accurate data collection to provide a complete picture of the observed setting.

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Definitions:

Bilirubin

A yellow compound formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells, processed by the liver, and can indicate health issues when found in high concentrations in the bloodstream.

Globin

Protein portion of hemoglobin.

Heme

Oxygen-carrying, color-furnishing part of hemoglobin.

Thrombocytes

are blood cells, also known as platelets, involved in blood clotting.