A nurse is caring for a newborn of a diabetic mother whose blood glucose level is below 40 mg/dL.Which of the following should be included in the nurse's plan of care for this newborn?

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The nurse should offer early feedings with formula or breast milk as a way to provide the newborn with a source of glucose. Glucose water is not recommended as the sole source of nutrition for a newborn. Blood glucose levels should be evaluated more frequently than 12 hours after birth since the newborn is at risk for hypoglycemia. The nurse should also assess for other signs of hypoglycemia, such as jitteriness or poor feeding, in addition to hypothermia.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Newborn of a Diabetic