A nurse is assessing a full-term newborn upon admission t
Nursing RN ATI ATI RN maternal newborn 2019 with NGN - Exam 2 A nurse is assessing a full-term newborn upon admission to the nursery...Current A nurse is assessing a full-term newborn upon admission to the nursery. Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Single palmar creases B. Rust-stained urine C. Subconjunctival hemorrhage D. Transient circumoral cyanosis Answer and Explanation The Correct Answer is B This is the clinical finding that the nurse should report to the provider following this medication. Rust- stained urine is a sign of urate crystals in the newborn's urine, which can indicate dehydration or inadequate fluid intake⁷. Urate crystals are made of uric acid, a waste product that is excreted in urine. They can cause a pink or red-orange stain in the diaper, which can be mistaken for blood⁷. Urate crystals are common in the first few days after birth, especially in breastfed babies who may not be getting enough milk⁷. However, if t...