The nurse is cognizant of which information related to the administration of vitamin K?

Vitamin K is not initially synthesized because of a sterile bowel at birth

Vitamin K is responsible for the breakdown of bilirubin and the prevention of jaundice.

Vitamin K is important in the production of white blood cells

Vitamin K is important in the production of red blood cells

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for blood clotting. Newborns have low levels of vitamin K because they do not have the intestinal bacteria that produce it. Therefore, they are given an injection of vitamin K shortly after birth to prevent bleeding disorders.
B.   Vitamin K is not crucial for the breakdown of bilirubin.
C. Vitamin K primarily plays a role in blood clotting, not the production of white blood cells.
D.   Vitamin K is not directly involved in the production of red blood cells.

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Microwaving breast milk decreases vitamin C content.
B. Microwaving does not render the milk tasteless, but it may alter the taste slightly.
C. Microwaving does not heat breast milk evenly, creating hot spots that can burn the baby's mouth.
D. Microwaving can decrease the antiinfective properties of breast milk.
E. Microwaving breast milk does not decrease iron content.

A. “You can learn to feed him; I wasn’t comfortable the first time I fed a baby either.” B. “I’ll feed him today. Maybe tomorrow you can try it.” C. “Oh, this isn’t difficult. You’ll be fine doing this.’ D. “Feeding an infant can feel a little intimidating at first, but I’ll stay and help you.”

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Dismissing the client's request without offering assistance or guidance is not supportive.
B. Delaying the client's request to tomorrow does not address her immediate needs.
C. Minimizing the client's concerns may make her feel unsupported and anxious.
D. Acknowledging the client's feelings and offering assistance conveys empathy and support.

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The nurse is cognizant of which information related to the administration of vitamin K?

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A nurse is teaching a new mother the best method to store milk and use it later for feeding. She explains that the breast milk should never be thawed or heated in a microwave oven because of the following reasons. Please select all that apply

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

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A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postpartum and asks the nurse to feed her newborn. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?

Correct Answer is D

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