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16. A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 4 hr old.
Nurses' Notes
Large ecchymotic caput succedaneum noted on occiput with molding of the skull. Anterior fontanel level and soft.
Newborn's respirations are shallow and irregular.
Newborn's skin color is consistent with their genetic background. Acrocyanosis noted. The newborn is active and moves all extremities except for left arm. Left arm remains at side during Moro reflex. Bilateral gluteal folds equal. Base of spine closed.
Breastfed vigorously for 30 min.
Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
The newborn most likely has as evidenced by Condition a clavicle fracture neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) a subgaleal hemorrhage a congenital cardiac defect
16. A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 4 hr old.
Nurses' Notes
Large ecchymotic caput succedaneum noted on occiput with molding of the skull. Anterior fontanel level and soft.
Newborn's respirations are shallow and irregular.
Newborn's skin color is consistent with their genetic background. Acrocyanosis noted. The newborn is active and moves all extremities except for left arm. Left arm remains at side during Moro reflex. Bilateral gluteal folds equal. Base of spine closed.
Breastfed vigorously for 30 min.
Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
The newborn most likely has as evidenced by Condition a clavicle fracture neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) a subgaleal hemorrhage a congenital cardiac defect
The Correct Answer is ["Moro reflex color of extremities head assessment maternal urine toxicology screen gluteal folds"]
Subgaleal hemorrhage is a rare but potentially serious condition in newborns characterized by bleeding beneath the scalp's galea aponeurotica, a fibrous tissue layer between the scalp and the skull.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Rationale
Pyloric stenosis is a condition characterized by narrowing of the pylorus, the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. This narrowing obstructs the passage of food from the stomach to the intestines. This leads to typical projectile postprandial vomiting.
B, C, D are not typical features of pyloric stenosis
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure. Manifestations of hydrocephalus in a newborn may include dilated scalp veins, sunset eyes, head enlargement and sutural diastasis due to increased intracranial pressure.
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