A new mother states that her infant must be cold because the baby’s hands and feet are blue. This common and temporary condition is called what?

A new mother asks the nurse what the "experts say" about the best way to feed her infant. Which recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding infant nutrition should be shared with this client?

A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 hours postpartum following a cesarean birth. The client has a history of thromboembolic disease. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a vaginal delivery 16 hr ago. When palpating the client’s abdomen, at which of the following positions should the nurse expect to find the uterine fundus?

A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?

The most serious complication of an infant heelstick is necrotizing osteochondritis resulting from lancet penetration of the bone. What approach should the nurse take when performing the test to prevent this complication?

The nurse is preparing to administer a hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine to a newborn. Which intervention by the nurse is correct?

A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is caring for an infant who is small for her gestational age (SGA). Which intervention is of highest priority for this infant who is at risk for hypoglycemia?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)