Question

A small-for-gestational-age (SGA) newborn has just been admitted to the nursery. Nursing assessment reveals a high-pitched cry, jitteriness, and irregular respirations. With which condition are these signs associated?a. Hypervolemiab. Hypoglycemiac. Hypercalcemiad. Hypothyroidism

Answer 1

Hypoglycemia

Step-by-step explanation:

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia in newborns are

1) Jitteriness

2) low body temperature

3) poor feeding

4) seizures

Hypoglycemia is relate to the situations in which sugar level down to normal level. The symptoms for Hypoglycemia include confusion, trouble in talking, seizure, etc.

Hypoglycemia is caused due to high intake of insulin and sudden low of sugar level.