Jerod is delivered by caesaran section and transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). On admission to the nursery he weighs 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) and is 8 cm (20 in). in length. His vitals signs are: Temperature 37 C (98.6 F) Pulse: 144 beats/minute Respirations: 40 breaths/minutes He has bulging fontanels and high-pitched cry. His head circumference is 40 cm (15.8 in). and his chest circumference is 34 cm (13.4 in.). In the lumbar region of his spine, the nurse notes a sac-like projection. When Joanna and Jim visit the nursery, they strike Jerod and cares his fingers and toes. Joanna begins to cry and comments to the nurse, I so wanted to breastfeed Jerod, but now I guess I can’t. RECOGNIZE CUES: · Data collection What matters most? Subjective Data Objective Data
[Answered]: Jerod is delivered by caesaran section and…
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