CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

A baby is born to as mother who is a smoker and has suffered intrauterine growth restriction with a birth weight of 3.7 lbs. When a neonate has a low birth weight what are some of the finding(s)?
  1. High pitched cry
  2. Hypoglycemia
  3. Little scalp hair
  4. Both B and C
Explanation
Answer: D- When a neonate has a low birth weight common findings include hypoglycemia and little scalp hair. These finding are in line with disproportional growth and indicative on low birth weight.
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