Nclexpn Flashcards: Newborn And Infant Care Support

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QUESTION

Which assessment finding is most consistent with dehydration in an infant?

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ANSWER

Sunken fontanelle with decreased urine output. These indicate fluid deficit, as fontanelles reflect intracranial pressure and urine output measures renal perfusion.

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A 24-hour-old newborn (39 weeks; vaginal birth; mother plans to breastfeed) weighs 3.4 kg. The mother reports the infant is sleepy and feeds briefly; the infant has had 1 wet diaper since birth. Current vital signs: temperature 36.5°C, heart rate 148/min, respiratory rate 50/min. Which finding requires immediate nursing action to support successful breastfeeding?
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