Which complications should the nurse monitor for when providing care to an LGA newborn? (Select all that apply.)

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LGA (large for gestational age) newborns are at increased risk for hypoglycemia due to fetal hyperinsulinemia. They are also at increased risk for respiratory distress due to the increased size of their body which may challenge their breathing. Meconium aspiration can occur when the baby has a bowel movement prior to birth and then inhales the meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Palpable abdominal mass and hypoactive bowel sounds are not typically associated with LGA newborns.

Which Complications Should the Nurse Monitor for When Providing Care