Module 10 - complications of newborn Flashcards
1
Q
Preterm infant is born less than how many weeks
A
37 weeks
early term = 37-38 weeks
2
Q
Post-term infant is born when
A
beyond 42 weeks
3
Q
Nursing care for hyperbilirubinemia:
A
o Observing infant’s skin, sclera, and mucous membranes for jaundice
o Observing and reporting the progression of jaundice from the face to the abdomen and feet is important
