Delineate the functional abilities of the newborn’s gastrointestinal tract and liver

Management Oct 20, 2020

Delineate the functional abilities of the newborn’s gastrointestinal tract and liver. Relate the development of the newborn’s kidneys to the newborn’s ability to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. Describe basic newborn immunologic response. Explain the physiologic and behavioral characteristics of newborn neurologic function, patterns of behavior during the periods of reactivity, and possible nursing interventions.