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Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification Practice Test

Category - Pediatrics

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When assessing a newborn with cleft lip, the nurse would be alert which of the following will most likely be compromised:
  1. Sucking ability
  2. Respiratory status
  3. Locomotion
  4. GI function
Explanation
Answer: A - Because of the defect, the child will be unable to form the mouth adequately around the nipple thereby requiring special devices to allow feeding and sucking gratification. Respiratory status may be compromised when the child is fed improperly or during post op period.
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