Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has macrosomia and whose mother has diabetes mellitus.A nurse is caring for a newborn who has macrosomia and whose mother has diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following newborn complications as the priority focus of care?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hypoglycemia is the priority due to excess insulin production in response to maternal hyperglycemia, which can cause seizures and brain damage if untreated.