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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."

Answer and Explanation

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. Drying the newborn's skin thoroughly helps reduce evaporative heat loss by removing wetness and promoting warmth.
B. Preventing air drafts is important to reduce convective heat loss.
C. Placing the newborn on a warm surface helps prevent conductive heat loss.
D. Maintaining ambient room temperature is important but does not directly address evaporative heat loss.

A. “You can learn to feed him; I wasn’t comfortable the first time I fed a baby either.” B. “I’ll feed him today. Maybe tomorrow you can try it.” C. “Oh, this isn’t difficult. You’ll be fine doing this.’ D. “Feeding an infant can feel a little intimidating at first, but I’ll stay and help you.”

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Dismissing the client's request without offering assistance or guidance is not supportive.
B. Delaying the client's request to tomorrow does not address her immediate needs.
C. Minimizing the client's concerns may make her feel unsupported and anxious.
D. Acknowledging the client's feelings and offering assistance conveys empathy and support.

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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.

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