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Question 1 of 5

A client with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus gives birth to a newborn at term gestation. When caring for the 2 hour-old newborn, which clinical finding requires the nurse to intervene?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Jitteriness (
C) in a newborn of a diabetic mother suggests hypoglycemia, a common complication due to maternal hyperglycemia causing fetal hyperinsulinism. Immediate intervention (e.g., glucose testing) is needed. Acrocyanosis (
A) is normal, heart rate 165/min while crying (
B) is within range, and respirations of 60/min (
D) are normal for a newborn.

Question 2 of 5

Which statements involve acceptable use of an abbreviation, symbol, or dose designation in documentation? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Metric units (
A), decimal doses (
C), and QID (E) are clear and acceptable. 'u' (
B) risks confusion with '0,' and 'pc' with 'c/o' (
D) are ambiguous, per safety standards.

Question 3 of 5

During the evaluation phase for a client, the nurse should focus on

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client's status, progress toward goal achievement, and ongoing re-evaluation. Evaluation focuses on assessing progress and adjusting the care plan.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is reviewing lifestyle and nutritional strategies to help cables symptoms in a client with newly diagnosed gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which strategies should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D,E

Rationale: GERD management focuses on reducing esophageal irritation. Low-fat foods (
A) reduce gastric acid secretion and reflux risk. Limiting alcohol and tobacco (
D) prevents lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and mucosal irritation. Avoiding caffeine, chocolate, and peppermint (E) minimizes sphincter relaxation. Dairy (
B) is not universally contraindicated unless lactose intolerance is present. Large meals (
C) increase gastric pressure, worsening reflux.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse discovers a cyanotic newborn with excessive frothy mucus in the mouth. What should be the nurse’s first action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Suctioning the mouth (
D) clears mucus, addressing potential airway obstruction causing cyanosis. Oxygen (
A), auscultation (
B), and positioning (
C) are secondary until the airway is clear.

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