NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse finds documentation in the 4-hour-old newborn’s medical record that states,“Clamping of the umbilical cord was delayed until cord pulsations ceased.” When assessing and collecting additional information about the newborn,what effect should the nurse find as a result of the delayed cord clamping?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Newborn Hgb and Hct values will be higher when placental transfusion accomplished through delayed cord clamping occurs at birth. Blood volume increases by up to 50% with delayed cord clamping. Meconium passage alertness and temperature are not affected by delayed clamping.
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