Question

A small-for-gestational-age (SGA) newborn has just been admitted to the nursery. Nursing assessment reveals a high-pitched cry, jitteriness, and irregular respirations. With which condition are these signs associated?

Answer 1

Answer:

Hypoglycemia.

Explanation:

Hypoglycemia may be defined as the condition of low blood glucose level of the body. The new born may have hypoglycemia during 2-3 hours after birth.

A small new born has been admitted to nursery and assessment shows that a new born has jitteriness, irregular respiration and high-pitched cry. These all are the symptoms of hypoglycemia. This condition may arise if a newborn mother is diabetic.