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What is a significant factor that contributes to the development of sequelae in high-risk infants?
What is a significant factor that contributes to the development of sequelae in high-risk infants?
Which of the following is a possible complication of preterm birth?
Which of the following is a possible complication of preterm birth?
What is an important contribution to the improved health and survival of high-risk infants?
What is an important contribution to the improved health and survival of high-risk infants?
Which of the following would NOT predispose a newborn to the occurrence of jaundice?
Which of the following would NOT predispose a newborn to the occurrence of jaundice?
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A nurse is assessing a newborn for risk factors of jaundice. Which of the following findings would be a concern?
A nurse is assessing a newborn for risk factors of jaundice. Which of the following findings would be a concern?
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Study Notes
High-Risk Infants and Premature Birth
- Modern technology and expert nursing care have improved the health and overall survival of high-risk infants.
- Infants born considerably before term are susceptible to developing sequelae related to their preterm birth.
Risk Factors for Jaundice in Newborns
- Presence of a cephalhematoma predisposes a newborn to the occurrence of jaundice.
- A negative direct Coombs' test result does not predispose a newborn to jaundice.
- Birth weight of 8 pounds 6 ounces is not a risk factor for jaundice.
- Infant blood type of O negative is not a risk factor for jaundice.
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This quiz assesses the nurse's knowledge of risk factors for jaundice in newborns, particularly those born preterm. Identify the assessment finding that predisposes a newborn to jaundice.
