diabetic cent delivers a full-term large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant who is fitter. Which action shouid the nurse take first? • A Obtain a blood glucose level. • B Decrease environmental stimuli. • C Feed the infant glucose water (10%). OD Administer oxygen.
Added by Rita A.
Step 1
Since the infant is large-for-gestational-age (LGA) and born to a diabetic mother, there is a risk of hypoglycemia. The infant is described as "fitter," which may indicate jitteriness or irritability, a potential sign of low blood glucose. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Roee Shalom and 67 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Access Blood Sugar Perform Apgar Assessment Assess Blood Pressure Administer Eye Prophylaxis Administer Vitamin K Administer Oxygen
Sanchit J.
A COTA is starting a mealtime session at the bedside of an inpatient who has generalized debilitation and diabetes mellitus. At the start of the session, the COTA notes that the patient's skin is very flushed, breathing is deep and labored, and there is a fruity odor to the patient's breath. The patient reports feeling unusually fatigued and asks the COTA for several glasses of water due to a dry mouth. What IMMEDIATE action should the COTA take in this situation? • Position the patient in supine with both feet elevated. • Give the patient several sips of orange juice from the food tray. • Report the symptoms to the patient's charge nurse.
Breanna O.
Eduard S.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD