A mother brings her term infant (and first child) for an exam at 2 weeks after birth. The baby has not regained birth weight, appears listless, face drawn, and skin turgor is poor. The mother is breastfeeding. The most appropriate first action is

• A.question mother about nursing technique and frequency, and observe the infant nursing
• B.report the mother to child protective services for neglect
• C.advise the mother to stop breastfeeding and switch to formula

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The mineral that is often very low after the administration of intravenous Lasix is

• A.calcium
• B.magnesium
• C.iron

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The NP is evaluating a newborn. The infant is having retractions with respirations and a low grunting sound can be heard with his rapid breathing. The most likely diagnosis is

• A.neonatal sepsis
• B.meconium aspiration syndrome
• C.cyanotic congestive heart failure

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The grief theory that identifies that griefis not a linear process, but rather, a more fluid and ever-changing process was outlined in

• A.Freud's Model of Bereavement
• B.Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle
• C.Bowlby's Attachment Theory

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Which of the following medications is NOT indicated for use in the infant in respiratory distress?

• A.formoterol (Perforomist)
• B.albuterol (Proventil)
• C.dexamethasone (Decadron)

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