A nursery nurse is caring for a newborn who was born 2 hours ago.
Upon review of the prenatal records, the nurse notes the following prenatal panel results: A positive, Hepatitis B positive, RPR negative, Rubella immune, HIV negative, GBS positive.
In addition to Vitamin K and Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, what injection(s) should the newborn receive?

Choice A rationale

A newborn with a temperature of 37.0°C (98.6°F) is within the normal range for newborns and does not require immediate intervention.

Choice B rationale

A newborn who has not voided within 27 hours post-delivery requires immediate intervention. Newborns should void within the first 24 hours of life. Failure to void may indicate dehydration, urinary tract obstruction, or renal issues.

Choice C rationale

A newborn who has not passed meconium within 18 hours post-delivery is concerning but not as urgent as not voiding. Newborns typically pass meconium within the first 24-48 hours.

Choice D rationale

Acrocyanosis, or bluish discoloration of the hands and feet, is common in newborns and usually resolves on its own. It does not require immediate intervention.

Choice A rationale

Drying the newborn’s skin thoroughly immediately after birth helps reduce heat loss by evaporation, which is a significant concern as wet skin can cause rapid heat loss.

Choice B rationale

Maintaining ambient room temperature at 24°C (75°F) helps prevent heat loss by convection but does not directly address evaporation.

Choice C rationale

Placing the newborn on a warm surface helps prevent heat loss by conduction but does not address evaporation.

Choice D rationale

Preventing air drafts helps reduce heat loss by convection but does not address evaporation.