Question

A newborn weighing 9 lb 14 oz (4479 g) is delivered by cesarean due to cephalopelvic disproportion. The Apgar scores are 7 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes. Which nursing action should be taken after the initial physical assessment?

Answer 1

Determine the blood glucose level

Step-by-step explanation:

Determining the blood glucose level of the infant will uncover if the child is affected with hypoglycemia. The increase in the Apgar scores from 7 to 9 in five minutes shows that the newly born child is adapting very well to the outside life.