ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn level 3 Final Exam 2023 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a newborn Boys 6 hours old and has a bedside glucose meter reading of 65 mg / DL. The New Orleans mother has Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Feed the newborn immediately. In this scenario, the newborn's blood glucose level is 65 mg/dL, which is considered low. Given that the mother has Type 2 diabetes, the baby is at risk for hypoglycemia due to maternal hyperglycemia during pregnancy. Feeding the newborn immediately will help increase their blood glucose levels. IV dextrose solution administration (choice
A) is not necessary at this time as the baby can be orally fed. Obtaining a blood sample for serum glucose level (choice
B) can be done later after feeding to confirm improvement. Reassessing blood glucose prior to the next feeding (choice
C) delays necessary intervention. The baby must be fed promptly to prevent further hypoglycemia.
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