5 Questions
What is the treatment for hypocalcemia in infants?
Administering intravenous calcium gluconate
What is a common risk factor for developing early hypocalcemia in newborns?
Diabetic mothers
When does late hypocalcemia typically occur in newborn or preterm infants fed cow's milk?
About age 1 week
What should the nurse monitor for during intravenous therapy for hypocalcemia?
Bradycardia
How can serum phosphate levels be lowered in infants?
Adding calcium lactate powder to the formula
Learn about the common occurrence of hypoglycemia in preterm infants, who lack sufficient glycogen and fat stores. Discover how conditions like asphyxia, sepsis, and RDS can worsen this condition by increasing energy requirements and stress on the infant's body.
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