Question

A neonate born by cesarean at 42 weeks' gestation, weighing 4.1 kg (9 lb), with apgar scores of 8 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes after birth, develops an increased respiratory rate and tremors of the hands and feet 2 hours postpartum. what is the priority problem for this neonate?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A neonate born by cesarean at 42 weeks' gestation, weighing 4.1 kg (9 lb), with apgar scores of 8 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes after birth, develops an increased respiratory rate and tremors of the hands and feet 2 hours postpartum. what is the priority problem for this neonate?

Answer 2

The APGAR scoring is a test being performed in a newborn after delivery withing the first minute and 5 minutes after birth. It includes checking the Appearance Pulse, Grimace response, Acitivity and Respiration. In the giving situation, the priority would then be the neonate's respiration and he or she has an increase respiratory rate.