Nursing Interventions in Newborn Assessment
Nursing Interventions in Newborn Assessment ( 4 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating a newborn’s feeding and elimination patterns.
How many wet diapers should a newborn have per day by the fourth day of life?
One wet diaper per day is too low and could mean that the baby is dehydrated or not feeding well.
Three wet diapers per day is also too low and could indicate insufficient milk intake or dehydration.
A newborn should have at least six wet diapers per day by the fourth day of life. This indicates that the baby is well hydrated and getting enough milk
Nine wet diapers per day is more than the average range and could indicate that the baby is overfed or has a urinary tract infection.
A newborn should have at least six wet diapers per day by the fourth day of life. This indicates that the baby is well hydrated and getting enough milk.
Choice A is wrong because one wet diaper per day is too low and could mean that the baby is dehydrated or not feeding well.
Choice B is wrong because three wet diapers per day is also too low and could indicate insufficient milk intake or dehydration.
Choice D is wrong because nine wet diapers per day is more than the average range and could indicate that the baby is overfed or has a urinary tract infection.