High-Risk Pregnancy and Newborn Adaptation · NCLEX Exam

Which sign suggests neonatal hypoglycaemia in a newborn of a diabetic mother?

  1. Blood glucose of 80 mg/dL at two hours of age
  2. Jitteriness, irritability, lethargy and cyanosis early on
  3. Hyperactivity with a vigorous high-pitched cry
  4. A steady respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute
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Correct answer: Jitteriness, irritability, lethargy and cyanosis early on

Neonatal hypoglycaemia in infants of diabetic mothers may present with tremors, irritability, lethargy, and cyanosis.

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