considerations for neonate Flashcards
1
Q
what to check with neonate with GI system
A
patency
2
Q
when should meconium be passed
A
24 hours after birth
3
Q
abdomen of neonate usually what shape
A
protuberant
4
Q
what should umbilical look like
A
2 arteries and one vein.
missing an artery may mean renal abnormality
5
Q
what to know about hernias
A
Palpate for umbilical hernia
common with African American babies
white babies may mean hypothyroidism
should go away by 5 years old
6
Q
jaundice concerns
A
concern if develops if develops in first 24 hours
