Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1411 of 2368
Which findings in a preterm newborn indicate overhydration?
- Weight gain, generalized edema, and bulging fontanels
- Weight loss, poor skin turgor, and a sunken fontanel
- Dry mucous membranes and elevated serum sodium
- Increased heart rate and prolonged capillary refill
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Correct answer: Weight gain, generalized edema, and bulging fontanels
Overhydration causes weight gain, edema, bulging fontanels, and decreased serum sodium. The other findings suggest dehydration.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Complications of Prematurity. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026