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Keeping the baby's head elevated while feeding helps prevent choking and allows for easier swallowing.

Allowing the baby to burp several times during each feeding helps release swallowed air, reducing the risk of colic and discomfort.

Soft, formed yellow stools are typical for a formula-fed newborn, indicating proper digestion.

Keeping the baby's head covered helps regulate their body temperature and prevents heat loss, especially in newborns who are more prone to heat loss from their heads.

Keeping the baby's bassinet away from fans and air conditioning helps maintain a stable and comfortable temperature for the newborn, preventing overheating or chilling.

Placing the baby on the stomach (prone position) is not recommended for sleep due to the increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Infants should be placed on their back to sleep.

Rh (D) immunoglobulin does not destroy Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers but rather prevents their formation.

Rh (D) immunoglobulin does not prevent the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-positive
newborns but rather prevents the mother's immune system from producing antibodies against Rh-positive blood cells.

Rh (D) immunoglobulin does not destroy Rh antibodies in Rh-positive newborns. It is administered to Rh-negative mothers to prevent antibody formation.

Monitoring weight is important for assessing growth but may not be the priority for anewborn who is small for gestational age (SGA) as it doesn't address immediate physiological needs.

Monitoring axillary temperature is important for detecting signs of infection or hypothermia, but it's not the priority for a newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA).

Monitoring intake and output is important for overall assessment but is not the priority intervention for a newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA).

Not passing meconium within 24 hours may indicate meconium ileus or another bowel obstruction, but it's not an immediate concern.

A temperature of 37.5°C (99.5°F) is within the normal range for a newborn and does not require immediate intervention.

Acrocyanosis, blueness of the extremities, is a common finding in newborns and does not require immediate intervention.

Using a basin during bathing is a safe practice to prevent accidental slips or falls.

Testing the water temperature before bathing is essential to prevent burns or scalds.

Using mild soap is appropriate for newborn skin to prevent irritation.

The ventrogluteal site can be used for IM injections in older infants but is not typically used in newborns.

The dorso-gluteal site is not recommended for IM injections in infants due to the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve.

The deltoid muscle is not typically used for IM injections in newborns due to its small size and less developed musculature.

Maintaining ambient room temperature at 24°C (75°F) helps to prevent hypothermia but does not directly address evaporative heat loss.

Preventing air drafts is important for reducing convective heat loss but does not specifically target evaporative heat loss.

Placing the newborn on a warm surface helps to prevent conductive heat loss but does not directly address evaporative heat loss.