Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is attending to a newborn who was delivered at 39 weeks of gestation and is now 36 hours old. The newborn has been breastfeeding 3 to 4 times per day and has voided once since birth but has not passed meconium stool yet.Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The nurse should report intake and output to the provider because it reflects the patient's fluid balance and kidney function, which are crucial for overall health. Changes in intake and output may indicate dehydration, kidney problems, or other issues requiring medical attention. Glucose level, head assessment findings, and respiratory rate are important observations but may not always require immediate provider notification. Sclera color may provide information about liver function but is not as urgent as intake and output in most cases.