ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of hypothermia in a newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Respiratory distress syndrome. Hypothermia in a newborn can lead to respiratory distress syndrome due to decreased surfactant production. This impairs lung function and oxygen exchange, causing breathing difficulties. Hypoglycemia (choice
A) can also occur due to decreased metabolic rate, not directly related to hypothermia. Hypertension (choice
C) is not typically associated with hypothermia in newborns.
Choice D is incorrect as hypothermia does not directly cause all these complications.
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