Asked by Kinnary Vasoya on Jul 20, 2024
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A nurse notes that a 12-hour-old newborn has not had the first meconium stool. The nurse documents this finding and continues to monitor the newborn because, in term newborns, the first meconium stool occurs within how many hours of birth?
A) 6 to 8
B) 8 to 12
C) 12 to 24
D) 24 to 48
Meconium Stool
The first stool passed by a newborn, composed of materials ingested during the time in the uterus, including mucus, skin cells, and amniotic fluid.
- Gain insight into the nature and critical aspects of newborn physiological characteristics and responses.
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Alirio ManriqueJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The first meconium stool should occur within the first 24 to 48 hours. It may be delayed up to 7 days in very low birth weight newborns. Although it may occur earlier, the expected range is the first 24 to 48 hours of life.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the nature and critical aspects of newborn physiological characteristics and responses.
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