A Neonate Is Displaying Mottled Skin,has a Large Fontanel and Tongue,is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A neonate is displaying mottled skin,has a large fontanel and tongue,is lethargic,and is having difficulty feeding.The nurse recognizes that this is most suggestive of which disorder?

• A) Hypocalcemia
• B) Hypothyroidism
• C) Hypoglycemia
• D) Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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Definitions:

Debris Flows

Rapid, downhill flow of soil and rock fragments containing a large amount of water, which makes the mixture thick and fluid-like.

River Terrace

A flat, bench-like structure along the sides of a valley, formed by the erosion of a river and representing a previous level of the river bed.

Rock Falls

A geological occurrence where rocks or debris fall freely from a cliff or hillside, often due to erosion or weathering.

River Terraces

Stepped platforms along a river valley, formed by the river cutting into its own floodplain or valley floor at different times, reflecting changes in water level or flow.