Which Is the Nurse's First Action When Conducting a Head-To-Toe

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which is the nurse's first action when conducting a head-to-toe assessment of a newborn?

• A) Examining the newborn's eyes
• B) Assessing the newborn's mouth
• C) Observing the newborn's skin color
• D) Conducting an ear assessment of the newborn

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