A nurse is reinforcing teaching about sexual activity during pregnancy for a client in a monogamous, same-sex relationship. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. "Request that the nurses show their nursing license prior to removing your newborn from the room." While it's important to ensure that only authorized personnel handle the newborn, asking for nursing licenses is not practical and may not be feasible in a busy clinical environment. Instead, parents should be encouraged to verify the identity of staff based on hospital protocols.
B. "Leave your newborn in the bassinet in your room while you use the bathroom." Leaving the newborn unattended, even in the bassinet, is not advisable. Parents should take their newborn with them if possible or ask for help from staff to ensure the baby's safety while they are away.
C. "Alert the staff if any of your newborn's identification bands are missing." Alerting staff about missing identification bands is crucial for the safety of the newborn. Identification bands help prevent abductions and ensure that the correct infant is returned to the right mother. Parents should be vigilant and report any issues immediately.
D. "Carry your newborn back to the nursery in your arms when you need to rest." Carrying the newborn back to the nursery is not recommended for safety reasons. If the parent needs to rest, they should ask the staff to take the baby to the nursery instead, allowing for proper handling and minimizing the risk of falls or accidents.

A. Ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication. Asking the provider to spell out the name of the medication is important to ensure accuracy and prevent medication errors. This step helps clarify any potential confusion regarding similar-sounding medications or names, reducing the risk of administering the wrong drug.
B. Withhold the medication until the provider signs the prescription. Withholding the medication until the provider signs the prescription is not necessary. Telephone prescriptions are valid and can be administered after being documented appropriately, provided that the nurse follows institutional policies regarding the signing of prescriptions. This means that the nurse should not delay necessary medication administration based on awaiting a signature.
C. Record the date and time of the telephone prescription. Recording the date and time of the telephone prescription is essential for accurate medical documentation. This information is critical for maintaining an accurate medication administration record and for legal purposes, ensuring that there is a clear timeline of the prescription order.
D. Request that the provider confirm the read-back of the prescription. Requesting that the provider confirm the read-back of the prescription is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy of the prescription. The read-back method helps confirm that the nurse understood the prescription correctly and prevents potential errors by allowing the provider to verify the information relayed.
E. Instruct another nurse to record the prescription in the medical record. Instructing another nurse to record the prescription in the medical record is not appropriate. The nurse who received the telephone prescription should document it to maintain accountability and ensure accurate record-keeping. This promotes responsible practice and avoids miscommunication regarding the prescription details.