A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn. The nurse notes secretions bubbling out of the newborn’s nose and mouth. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?

Turn the newborn on his side.

Use a suction catheter with low negative pressure.

Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe.

Suction the nose with a bulb syringe

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Turning the newborn on his side may be done after suctioning but is not the initial priority.
B.   Using a suction catheter with low negative pressure may be appropriate, but a bulb syringe is commonly used for newborns.
C. Suctioning the mouth is a necessary step to ensure effective breathing.
D.   Suctioning  the nose first may cause the infant to gasp and potentially draw the secretions present in the mouth into the airway, which could lead to aspiration.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Webbing typically refers to the presence of extra skin between body parts and is not associated with uneven skinfolds on the buttocks or a clunk during the Ortolani maneuver.
B. Clubfoot refers to a deformity of the foot and is not associated with uneven skinfolds on the buttocks or hip abnormalities.
C. Uneven skinfolds on the buttocks and a clunk during the Ortolani maneuver are indicative of hip dysplasia in a newborn.
D. Polydactyly refers to the presence of extra fingers or toes and is unrelated to the described findings.

A. "My baby's bassinet should be kept away from fans and air conditioning." B. "My baby's temperature will be checked rectally every hour." C. "I should keep my baby's head covered." D. "I should keep my infant swaddled in a warm blanket."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Keeping the baby's bassinet away from fans and air conditioning is a correct practice to prevent chilling.
B. Checking the baby's temperature rectally every hour is not a standard practice and may lead to unnecessary discomfort for the baby.
C. Keeping the baby's head covered is generally recommended for warmth.
D. Keeping the infant swaddled in a warm blanket is a good practice for maintaining warmth.

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