A small for gestational age infant has hepatosplenomegaly, j…
A small for gestational age infant has hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and purpura. The infant does not pass the newborn hearing screen. What kind of hearing loss is this infant most likely to have?
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A 4 day old infant born at 27 weeks gestation has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The following lab data is obtained: Glucose 150 mg/dL Chloride 110 mEq/L Sodium 138 mEq/L Calcium 9 mg/dL CO2 17 mM/L Triglycerides 125 mg/dL The adjustment that should be made to the TPN based on the morning lab values is:
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Baby Girl T has a history of stage 2B NEC managed medically. She has gradually returned to goal feedings, but then develops abdominal distention with nonbilious emesis. She continues to pass spontaneous stools. You recognize that her symptoms are most likely caused by:
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