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 jaundice in a newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Kernicterus. Kernicterus is a rare but serious complication of severe jaundice in newborns, where bilirubin levels become excessively high and cross the blood-brain barrier, leading to brain damage. Other choices are incorrect because:
B) Hypoglycemia is not directly related to jaundice,
C) Respiratory distress may occur but is not a direct complication of jaundice, and
D) Sepsis is a separate condition from jaundice.
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