Neonatal Hypoglycemia

In this lesson, we will discuss Neonatal Hypoglycemia, the causes and risk factors, and how this emergent issue  affects the newborn. We will discuss assessments and the priority nursing interventions.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Define typical blood sugar range for newborn
2. Describe Neonatal Hypoglycemia and 1-2 common causes
3. Describe why this is an emergent issue
4. Describe 2-3 risk factors for Neonatal Hypoglycemia, 2 signs and symptoms, and 2-3 priority nursing interventions