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Scenario: A patient delivered a healthy male infant 2 hours ago. She had a mid-line episiotomy. This is her sixth pregnancy. She had an epidural block for her labor and delivery. She is now admitted to the postpartum unit.
question: You are providing care for the newborn when T.N. asks why it is necessary to perform glucose checks on the newborn. What will you tell her?
I need at-least 4 to 6 reasons what will you tell her and references of the answers. 400-500 wordings. you don't have to put it on a essay form, each answers need to have different references.
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The Importance of checking infant’s glucose levels
Glucose is essential to the development of children as it supplies energy for growth and
performs the routine activities (Paediatr Child Health 1). In some cases, glucose levels may fall
below certain levels leading to the baby becoming unwell. Therefore, in the scenario given, there
are various reasons why the glucose level of a newborn baby should be checked. First, it is good
for T.N. to know that if the glucose level of the newborn is not checked early enough and the low
glucose level condition prolongs, the baby may develop permanent brain damage.
Second, low glucose levels are dangerous in infants especially if the condition lasts for
hours (Caring Kids 1). If the baby suffers sickness due to this condition, lack ...
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