Nursing Care
A form of retinopathy (degenerative disease of retina) commonly associated with the preterm newborn
What is Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)?
most critical concerns related to preterm infant's physiologic immaturity is associated with
milk will "come-in"
What is 3-5 days after delivery?
the spinal meninges protrude though the bony defect and form a cystic sac
What is spina bifida meningocele?
being able to most likely correct this in one stage rather than several
What is hypospadias?
vitamin K injection
What is provides blood clotting factor?
long-term benefit of breastfeeding
What is decreased risk of ovarian cancer?
Contraindication for a mother who has HIV infection
What is breastfeeding?
higher risk for a child with down syndrome
What is developing leukemia?
newborn withdrawing from alcohol
What is hyperactive and irritable?
correctly clear secretion's from infants mouth and nose
What is position newborn on side with head slightly below body; use a bulb syringe to clear mouth
infant has a yellow hue
What is jaundice?
What is 6 weeks?
risks associated with preterm infants
What is thermoregulation and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance?
gestational diabetes mellitus has effect son the fetus
What is grow to an unusually large size?
Extension of arms and legs
What is Moro reflex?
priority in giving newborn first bath
appropriate position for breastfeeding after a cesarean birth
What is football hold?
prevent ophthalmia neonatorum
What is antibiotic ointment?
rash on trunk of the infant
What is erythema toxicum?
cheese like substance on skin
What is vernix?
infant's ability to look for food
discharge instructions for a mother learning to breastfeed
What is drink a lot of fluids?
What is hydrocele?
How to maintain an adequate body temperature after birth
What is wrapping the infant in a warm, dry blanket?