A nurse admits a neonate with a maternal history of drug abuse to the nursery. the neonate's vital signs are axillary temperature 97° f (36.1° c), heart rate of 168 beats/minute, respiratory rate of 38 breaths/minute. the neonate is quiet and drowsy. the nurse should:

The nurse should check the neonate's blood glucose level. It is also Instruct the family to keep the infant in the mother's room until culture results are available. Warm the neonate gradually or Place the infant under a warmer and notify the registered nurse.

A blood glucose value of less than 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) represents hypoglycemia in the newborn. A plasma glucose level of less than 30 mg/dL (1.65 mmol/L) in the first 24 hours of life and less than 45 mg/dL (2.5 mmol/L) thereafter constitutes hypoglycemia in the newborn.

The answer is the nurse should check the neonate's blood glucose level. It is also Instruct the family to keep the infant in the mother's room until culture results are available. Rewarm the neonate gradually or Place the infant under a warmer and notify the registered nurse.