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The nurse is caring for a 3-week-old preterm newborn born at 29 weeks of gestation. While taking vital signs and changing the newborn's diaper, the nurse observes the newborn's color is pink but slightly mottled, arms and legs are limp and extended, hiccups are present, and heart rate is regular and rapid. The nurse should recognize these behaviors as manifestations of:
A) stress.
B) subtle seizures.
C) preterm behavior.
D) onset of respiratory distress.
Subtle Seizures
Seizures that might not have obvious signs and are therefore difficult to detect without close medical assessment.
Respiratory Distress
A condition characterized by difficulty breathing, indicating an underlying health issue, often seen as an emergency situation.
Mottled
Describes skin that appears blotchy or has varied colors, often indicating poor blood flow or temperature regulation.
- Identify the signs and implications of neurological manifestations in newborns.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the signs and implications of neurological manifestations in newborns.
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