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term neonates assessment
neonatal
12
Nursing
Undergraduate 2
05/15/2014

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Term
average neonate birth weight
Definition
3.5 kg
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lower limit of no concern for neonate birth weight
Definition
2.5 kg
Term
weight of heavier neonate to be of concern for maternal illness
Definition
4.7 kg
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2 variables weight is plotted against
Definition
head circumference and height
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the normal weight loss in newborns after few days of birth

 

 

Definition
lose about 10% of birth weight
Term
3 reasons why neonates lose weight
Definition

No longer under the influence of salt/fluid retaining maternal hormones

 

begin diuresis

 

voids and passes stool

Term
average monthly weight gain to the age of 6 months
Definition
0.5-1 kg
Term
average neonate birth length
Definition

50 cm 

 

46-56 cm

Term
location of head maesurement
Definition
across centre of forehead, around most prominant position of the posterior head. (Occiput)
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average head circumference of newborn
Definition
34-36 cm
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