A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy for an elevated bilirubin

level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER D. Use a

photometer to monitor the lamp's energy

The nurse should monitor the lamp's energy throughout the therapy to ensure the newborn is

receiving the appropriate amount to be effective.

A nurse is assessing a client at 34 weeks gestation who has a mild placental abruption. Which

of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Dark red vaginal

bleeding

The nurse should expect this client with a mild placental abruption to have minimal dark red

vaginal bleeding.

A nurse is assessing a newborn and notes an axillary temperature of 96.9°F (36°C). Which of

the following actions should the nurse perform? - CORRECT ANSWER Correct Answer:

B.

Assess the newborn's blood glucose level

Infants who become cold attempt to generate heat through increased muscular and metabolic

activity. This process increases glucose consumption and puts the newborn at risk of

hypoglycemia.

Incorrect Answers:

A. The nurse should not obtain a rectal temperature from a newborn due to the risk of rectal

perforation. Instead, the nurse should obtain an axillary temperature.

C. Bathing a newborn will increase heat loss. The infant should not be bathed until the

temperature has stabilized within the normal range.

D. Placing the infant in front of a heater vent can incur heat loss through convection.

Additionally, there is a potential fire risk from the bassinet linens and the vent.