NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
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A newborn infant is with his mother, who is a diabetic. He appeared pink and alert and his temperature was stable when he left the nursery 15 minutes ago. His mother calls the nurse and says, 'Look at his legs.' The nurse observes spontaneous jerky movements. What is the best INITIAL action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jerky movements in an infant of a diabetic mother suggest hypoglycemia, requiring a Dextrostix test.
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