02-27-2011, 09:45 AM
A full-term, 5.58-kg (12-lb 5-oz) baby boy is born by cesarean section to a mother with poorly controlled diabetes. Physical examination reveals warm and spontaneous active extremities, pink skin, heart beat of 110/min, regular respirations, and vigorous crying in response to external stimuli. Without prompt intervention in this baby, what is the most likely complication within the first 24 hours after birth?
A HIGH CARDIAC OUTPUT FAILURE
B... SHOCK
C....PULMONARY HYPOPLASIA
D.....RENAL FALUIRE
E... SEIZURE
A HIGH CARDIAC OUTPUT FAILURE
B... SHOCK
C....PULMONARY HYPOPLASIA
D.....RENAL FALUIRE
E... SEIZURE