Question

Raymond was born at 32 weeks gestational age and has an adjusted age of 12 months. He experienced a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain during labor and delivery complications. Raymond has a diagnosis of...

1) HIE
2) PNA
3) BBY
4) HBI

Answer 1

Raymond, who was born prematurely and experienced insufficient oxygen and blood flow to the brain, likely has a diagnosis of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).

Step-by-step explanation:

Raymond, born at 32 weeks gestational age, who experienced a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain due to labor and delivery complications, is likely diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). HIE occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen and blood. It is a serious condition that can lead to developmental delays and other long-term complications. Since RDS primarily occurs in infants born prematurely and is related to the insufficient production of pulmonary surfactant, it is possible that Raymond might also have RDS or be at risk for it, but the specific question asks for a diagnosis related to a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. The other options listed, PNA, BBY, and HBI, are not standard abbreviations or conditions that are related to the brain injury described in the scenario.