An infant of a mother with diabetes is alert and has no symptoms shortly after birth. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct answer: B. Begin feeding promptly and monitor glucose
- A. Give plain water before any milk
- B. Begin feeding promptly and monitor glucose
- C. Keep the infant fasting for six hours
- D. Give intravenous glucose immediately to every infant
Explanation
Infants of diabetic mothers are at increased risk of low blood glucose, so prompt feeding and glucose monitoring are important even when they appear well. Intravenous glucose is used when the infant is symptomatic, cannot feed, or remains hypoglycaemic according to protocol.
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