The nurse is caring for a newborn born at 33 weeks gestation. Based on the newborn’s gestational age, the nurse would assess for which of the following findings?

The nurse notes that a 36-hour-old breastfed newborn’s face and chest are slightly jaundiced. Which of the following is the best action by the nurse?

A 6-hour-old term newborn becomes increasingly irritable, has a temperature of 100.9°F (38.3°C), and is feeding poorly.  Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A new mother calls the pediatric clinic worried because her 5-day-old newborn’s stools are “kind of loose” and “look like mustard”.  What is the nurse’s best response?

A mother’s blood type is B negative.  A newborn is at highest risk for pathologic jaundice if the newborn has which of the following results?

A newborn delivered via emergency C-section is assessed at 1 minute.  The baby has a heart rate of 95 bpm, a weak cry, minimal flexion of the extremities, grimaces when suctioned, and is completely blue.  What is the most accurate APGAR score?

During the head-to-toe assessment of a 12-hour-old full-term newborn, the nurse notes the following findings.  Which finding should the nurse identify as normal for this age?

A nurse is caring for a newborn undergoing a heel stick for blood sampling. Which assessment finding best indicates that the newborn is experiencing pain?

An infant was born weighing 4200 grams (9 lbs. 3 oz). Which of the following complications would the nurse most likely find documented in the infant’s chart?

A 42-week gestation infant has been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit.  At delivery, thick green amniotic fluid was noted.  Which of the following neonatal care actions by the nurse is critical at this time?