Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A nurse assessing the newborn of a mother with diabetes understands that hypoglycemia is related to what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disruption of fetal glucose supply. After delivery, the high glucose levels which crossed the placenta to the fetus are suddenly stopped. The newborn continues to secrete insulin in anticipation of glucose. When oral feedings begin, the newborn will adjust insulin production within a day or two.
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