RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1418 of 2368

A stable newborn of a mother with diabetes is 30 minutes old. Which action best supports glycemic control and thermoregulation?

  1. Delay the first feeding for at least four hours
  2. Give water by mouth before any milk
  3. Use only IV fluids for the first 24 hours
  4. Feed the newborn by mouth within the first hour of life
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Correct answer: Feed the newborn by mouth within the first hour of life

Early oral feeding supports blood glucose and temperature in infants of diabetic mothers.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Maternal Diabetes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026