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ATI Maternal Newborn 2021 (A Grade), Questions and Answers with Explanations, All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A A nurse is planning care for a full-term newborn who is receiving photothera... py. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Dress the newborn in lightweight clothing. B. Avoid using lotion or ointment on the newborn skin. C. Keep the newborn supine throughout treatment D. Measure the newborn’s temperature every 8hr Answer: D . Step-by-Step explanation Answer B - Avoid using lotion or ointment on the newborn's skin This is because ointments absorb heat and cause burns and these may interfere with phototherapy. A is incorrect because during phototherapy, the baby should be naked except for a nappy and protective eye cover. C is incorrect. The baby should not maintain the same position throughout and should be adjusted periodically. D is inaccurate. The skin temperatures should be closely and continually monitored. Not after every 8 hours A nurse is receiving laboratory results for a term newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following results require intervention by the nurse? A. WBC count 10,000/mm3 B. Platelets 180,000/mm3 C. Hemoglobin 20g/dL D. Glucose 20 mg/dL Answer: D . Step-by-Step explanation d - glucose 20mg/dL Newborns less than 24 hr old should have a blood glucose of 40 to 60 mg/dL. Newborns who are greater than 24 hr old should have a blood glucose of 50 to 90 mg/dL. A blood glucose level of 20 mg/dL is below the expected reference range for a newborn who is 24 hr old and requires intervention by the nurse. [Show More]

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