Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A male neonate born at 38 weeks' gestation by cesarean delivery after prolonged rupture of the membranes and a maternal oral temperature of 102┬░F (38.8┬░C) is being observed for signs and symptoms of infection. Which of the following would alert the nurse to notify the physician?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Leukocytosis is a sign of infection and warrants notifying the physician, especially given the maternal fever and prolonged rupture of membranes.