Newborn Nursing Care Q 36

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Neonates of mothers with diabetes are at risk for which complication following birth?

  

     A. Atelectasis

     B. Microcephaly

     C. Pneumothorax

     D. Macrosomia

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Macrosomia.

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Option D: Neonates of mothers with diabetes are at increased risk for macrosomia (excessive fetal growth) as a result of the combination of the increased supply of maternal glucose and an increase in fetal insulin.

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