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 C
Explanation
A. A hot pack to the perineum can be offered after 24 hours, but not before, as heat can increase bleeding.
B. A warm sitz bath can be offered after 24 hours, but not before, as heat can increase bleeding and infection risk.
C. The nurse should also apply an ice pack to the perineum for 20 minutes every 4 hours to reduce swelling and inflammation.
D. Providing a squeeze bottle of antiseptic solution is more related to perineal hygiene rather than pain relief.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. The radiant heat warmer does not prevent brown fat production, which is a normal response to cold exposure in newborns.
B. Shivering is a response to cold and not prevented by the radiant heat warmer.
C. The radiant heat warmer helps prevent cold stress by maintaining the newborn's body temperature.
D. Basal metabolic rate reduction is not a specific concern addressed by the radiant heat warmer.
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