While Caring for a Neonate Immediately Following a Vaginal Birth

question 9

Multiple Choice

While caring for a neonate immediately following a vaginal birth, a nurse finds that the mother has gonorrhea. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate to be most beneficial to the neonate?

• A) Vitamin K1 (Mephyton, Aquamephyton)
• B) Vitamin D and iron supplements
• C) Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment (Ocudox)
• D) Hepatitis B (RECOMBIVAX HB) vaccine

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