You are asked to evaluate a term infant in mother’s room at…
You are asked to evaluate a term infant in mother’s room at 30 hours of age. The infant has reportedly been breastfeeding every 2-3 hours with some supplemental formula provided. Upon exam you observe an alert infant with abdominal distention and bilious emesis. You suspect
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You are called to the newborn nursery to evaluate a newly born infant at 8 hours of age for a raised area on the scalp over the parietal area that appears to be limited to one side of the sagittal suture line. You tell the nursery nurse this infant has
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You are the NNP evaluating a 2-day old term newborn admitted to the NICU for septic workup due to rupture of membranes x 30 hours and maternal Group B streptococcus positive status. The RPR, HIV and Hepatitis B are negative, Rubella immune. On exam, the infant has numerous vesicles with erythematous base. The infant is active, alert, pink and well-perfused. You suspect the most likely diagnosis is
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