Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1414 of 2368
A newborn is small for gestational age. For which complications should the nurse monitor?
- Shoulder dystocia and brachial plexus injury
- Hyperthermia and hypercalcemia
- Fever and hypertension
- Hypothermia and hypoglycemia
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Correct answer: Hypothermia and hypoglycemia
SGA infants may be weak, hypothermic, hypoglycemic, and less able to feed.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Small for Gestational Age. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026