Newborn Nursing Care Q 32

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The nurse is aware that a neonate of a mother with diabetes is at risk for what complication?

  

     A. Anemia

     B. Hypoglycemia

     C. Nitrogen loss

     D. Thrombosis

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Hypoglycemia.

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Option B: Neonates of mothers with diabetes are at risk for hypoglycemia due to increased insulin levels. During gestation, an increased amount of glucose is transferred to the fetus across the placenta. The neonate’s liver cannot initially adjust to the changing glucose levels after birth. This may result in an overabundance of insulin in the neonate, resulting in hypoglycemia.

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