A nurse receives a mother and baby in postpartum. The baby is approximately 2 hours old. During the assessment of the baby the nurse recognizes the following symptoms of transient tachypnea of the newborn except for-
Heartrate of 170
Grunting or singing with respirations
Nasal flaring
Respirations of 72
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale
Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a condition characterized by rapid breathing shortly after birth. Common symptoms of TTN include grunting or sighing with respirations, nasal flaring, and respiratory rates higher than normal.
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Correct Answer is ["Condition meconium aspiration syndrome meconium ileus\r\ncold stress hypoglycemia jaundice Finding color of amniotic fluid birth weight acrocyanosis gestational age\r\nApgar scores"]
Explanation
MAS typically occurs when a baby experiences stress before or during birth, leading them to pass stool (meconium) into the amniotic fluid. The baby may then inhale this mixture into their lungs, obstructing airways and causing breathing problems. Common symptoms of MAS include difficulty breathing (grunting, rapid breathing, or flaring nostrils), bluish skin color (cyanosis), low heart rate, and limpness.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A Physiological jaundice is a common condition in newborns characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin and sclerae due to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. It typically appears within the first few days of life, often peaking around 2 to 4 days after birth. B Jaundice within 24 hours of birth is pathological and may indicate the presence of maternal/newborn blood group incompatibility.
C Maternal cocaine abuse and D absence of vitamin K are not directly associated with the development of jaundice in newborns.
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