A newborn is diagnosed with jaundice. The nurse should monitor the newborn for which of the following complications of jaundice?A. HypoglycemiaB. KernicterusC. HyperglycemiaD. Respiratory distress
Question
A newborn is diagnosed with jaundice. The nurse should monitor the newborn for which of the following complications of jaundice?A. HypoglycemiaB. KernicterusC. HyperglycemiaD. Respiratory distress
Solution
The correct answer is B. Kernicterus.
Jaundice in newborns is caused by an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. In most cases, the liver filters bilirubin from the bloodstream and releases it into the intestines as bile. However, a newborn's immature liver often can't remove bilirubin quickly enough, causing an excess of bilirubin.
Kernicterus is a type of brain damage that can result from high levels of bilirubin in a baby's blood. It can cause athetoid cerebral palsy and hearing loss. Kernicterus also causes problems with vision and teeth and sometimes can cause intellectual disabilities.
Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and respiratory distress are not typically associated with jaundice.
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