Four hours after delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent diabetic woman,the baby appears jittery,irritable,and has a high-pitched cry.Which nursing action has top priority?

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These are signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn.The nurse should test the infant's blood glucose level and then feed the infant if it is low.It is not common practice to give intravenous glucose to a newborn prior to feeding.Feeding the infant is preferable because the formula or breast milk will last longer.The provider needs to be notified after corrective action has been taken.Documentation should occur but is not the priority.

Four Hours After Delivery of a Healthy Neonate of an Insulin-Dependent