Pn Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2023 A Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A nurse is planning to administer terbutaline to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse plan to use? IM Intradermal Subcutaneous Topical {Ans: Subcutaneous Terbutaline relaxes the smooth muscles and inhibits uterine activity. This medication should be administered subcutaneously every 4 hr.}A nurse is collecting data from a newborn whose mother had gestational diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Acrocyanosis Heart rate 160/min Hypoglycemia Axillary temperature 36.5° C (97.7° F) {Ans: Hypoglycemia The nurse should identify that hypoglycemia is a blood glucose value that is below the expected reference range of 40 to 45 mg/dL for a newborn. A maternal history of gestational diabetes mellitus places the newborn at risk for hypoglycemia. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the provider.}A nurse is planning to reinforce discharge teaching about formula feeding with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? Provide the newborn with six to eight feedings during a 24-hr period. Ensure that the newborn receives 45 to 60 mL of formula per feeding during the first 48 hr. Offer