ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 12 hr old and is experiencing jitteriness. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Blood glucose. In a newborn experiencing jitteriness, the priority is to assess blood glucose levels to rule out hypoglycemia. Newborns are at risk for hypoglycemia due to limited glycogen stores and high metabolic demands. Untreated hypoglycemia can lead to serious complications like seizures and brain damage.
Total bilirubin (choice
B) is important for assessing jaundice but is not the priority in this case. Hemoglobin (choice
C) and blood calcium (choice
D) are not typically the first considerations for jitteriness in a newborn.
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