After birth, the newborn has to adapt to the new environment alongside with the changes in his physiological functioning. Certain cues are needed to identify that the newborn is well or problems are already present. Samantha, a graduating student nurse assists the doctor to a G1P0 woman giving birth in the lying-in clinic. Samantha knows that the newborn is in critical condition if:

After birth, the newborn has to adapt to the new environment alongside with the changes in his physiological functioning. Certain cues are needed to identify that the newborn is well or problems are already present. Samantha, a graduating student nurse assists the doctor to a G1P0 woman giving birth in the lying-in clinic. Samantha knows that the newborn is in critical condition if:

SITUATION: Mr. & Mrs. Cua's first child, Homer, was born with a unilateral cleft lip & cleft palate. The lip defect extended through the floor of the nostril & communicated with the defect in the anterior palate. For which reason would it be advisable for Homer's cleft lip to be repaired as soon as possible after birth?

Kurt Sy was a full term baby delivered without complication who was found to have a heart murmur during a early well baby check up. The doctor told Mrs Sy that the murmur indicates a possible cardiac defect, and Kurt was referred to the pediatric clinic for follow up and complete cardiac work up. Between his 2nd and 4th year of age, Kurt experienced 2 episodes of cyanosis, easy fatigability, dyspnea on exertion and clubbing of fingers. Which of the following maternal factors has been implicated as a possible cause of CHD's?

A group of nurses are reviewing potential health environmental for the spread of nosocomial infections in the hospital. Which equipment should the nurse include as having a high risk potential for transmission?

A toddler is hospitalized for an upcoming surgical procedure. Which method might provide the best way to inform the child about the surgery?