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 B

Explanation

A. Carrying the baby in the parent's arms enhances security but does not directly address the prevention of abduction.
B. Verifying the identity of any questionable person by a second staff member is a key measure to prevent infant abduction.
C. Leaving the baby unattended in the client's room is not a safe practice and does not contribute to preventing abduction.
D. Posting photographs of the infant on the Internet can compromise the child's security and is not recommended.

A. Temperature 37.4° C, heart rate 88 bpm, respirations 36 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 126/68 mm Hg B. Temperature 36.8° C, heart rate 60 bpm, respirations 18 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg C. Temperature 38° C, heart rate 80 bpm, respirations 16 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 110/80 mm Hg D. Temperature 37.9° C, heart rate 120 beats per minute (bpm), respirations 20 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While the heart rate and respiratory rate are elevated, the blood pressure and temperature are within an acceptable range.
B. The heart rate and respiratory rate are within normal limits, and the blood pressure is elevated but not as concerning as other options.
C. The temperature and blood pressure are within normal limits, and while the heart rate is slightly elevated, it is not as concerning as other options.
D. The elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, and elevated temperature may indicate hypovolemic shock, which is of greatest concern given the history of significant estimated blood loss.

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