A Septic Newborn Has Been Transferred to the Level III

question 1

Multiple Choice

A septic newborn has been transferred to the Level III newborn intensive care unit (NICU) for treatment.Which statement regarding medical management should the nurse share with the newborn's parents?

• A) "We will be promoting thermoregulation in the NICU."
• B) "We will be monitoring your baby's vital signs closely in the NICU."
• C) "We will be administering penicillin to treat your baby's viral infection."
• D) "We will be placing a central line for the prescribed antibiotics in the NICU."

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