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The grasp reflex is the ability to grasp objects between the fingers and the opposing thumb. 

A preterm infant has been diagnosed with sepsis.  Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?

The new mother who had a vaginal delivery yesterday has a white blood cell count of 30,000 cells/dL. What action should the nurse implement?

Physiological jaundice becomes evident after the second and third days of life.

Write the following number in scientific notation: 0.0257

Doctor orders to run 300 mL NS over 6 hours.  What is your infusion rate?  (Round your answer to the nearest whole number)

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a diagnosis of thrombophlebitis.  The client suddenly complains of chest pain and dyspnea.  The nurse should initially check which item?

The child with PKU must be on a diet that is:

A nurse is updating the plan of care for a newborn who is undergoing phototherapy. Which action should the nurse include in the plan?

The nurse takes into consideration that newborns are especially prone to dehydration because of which aspects of their physiology? (Select all that apply.)