A mother and her newborn have just been transferred to the postpartum unit from labor and delivery. Which infant safety education would be provided as soon as mom and baby are settled into their room? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
“Wash your hands before touching the newborn"
"All client identification bands should remain in place until discharge."
"Do not let anyone remove the infant from your sight while you are in the hospital."
"Check the identification of staff, and if there is a question of validity, call the nursing station."
"Send the newborn to nursery to be monitored during the night."
Correct Answer : A,B,C,D
A. Hand hygiene is crucial to prevent the spread of infections to the newborn.
B. Keeping identification bands on ensures proper identification of the newborn.
C. Keeping the infant within sight reduces the risk of abduction.
D. Verifying staff identification enhances security and prevents unauthorized individuals from handling the newborn.
E. Sending the newborn to the nursery at night may compromise the mother-infant bonding and is not a recommended practice.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Assessing for respiratory distress is the priority as the newborn's ability to breathe independently is crucial immediately after birth.
B. Acrocyanosis is a common and expected finding in newborns, especially in the first few hours after birth.
C. Accidental lacerations, while important to assess, are not as immediately critical as respiratory distress.
D. While hypothermia is a concern, addressing respiratory distress takes precedence in the immediate postoperative period.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. The presence of lochia rubra with small clots in the immediate postpartum period is expected. The firm and midline fundus indicates appropriate uterine contraction. Continued monitoring is appropriate.
B. Encouraging the client to empty her bladder is a valid intervention, but it is not the priority in this situation.
C. Increasing the frequency of fundal massage is unnecessary, as the fundus is already firm.
D. Notifying the provider is not necessary based on the described findings, as they are within the expected range.
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