You are called to assess a 2 day old term, IUGR, infant in t…
You are called to assess a 2 day old term, IUGR, infant in the newborn nursery due to concerns of jitteriness. After you arrive, the RN reports that the infant had just had a 30 second episode of jerking movements in both arms that she could not stop with containment. On your exam, the infant appears lethargic. Which test should be ordered first in the diagnostic work-up?
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You are called to the emergency department to see a 3-week-old male infant who was brought in due to constipation, poor feeding, hypotonia, and weakness. After speaking with the parents, you discover that they are farmers in a nearby town. Your most likely diagnosis based on these findings is:
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