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    Rn Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam - St. Joseph
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    A charge nurse in a newborn nursery is providing information to a group of nurses about risk factors for hypoglycemia. Which of the following risk factors should the charge nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Infants born to mothers with diabetes are at high risk for hypoglycemia because maternal hyperglycemia stimulates fetal insulin production. After birth, the sudden removal of maternal glucose supply can cause rapid drops in the newborn’s glucose levels. B. Hypothermia increases metabolic demand and glucose utilization as the infant uses glucose stores to maintain body temperature. This can result in hypoglycemia. C. Premature infants have reduced glycogen stores and immature glucose regulatory mechanisms, predisposing them to low blood glucose levels. D. Thrombocytopenia (low platelets) does not directly affect blood glucose levels. E. Anemia involves decreased oxygen-carrying capacity but does not directly cause hypoglycemia.

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