A Father Who Is Watching the Nurse Prepare an Injection

question 12

Multiple Choice

A father who is watching the nurse prepare an injection of vitamin K for his infant asks why the medication is necessary.Which is the nurse's best explanation?

• A) "It is a routine procedure for all infants immediately after birth."
• B) "It prevents eye infections and preserves eyesight."
• C) "Newborns can't produce vitamin K and are at risk for bleeding."
• D) "It is given to promote blood clotting till the newborn begins eating."

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and conservation of energy.

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action in challenging or threatening situations.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's rest and digest response, counteracting the fight or flight system.

Aroused

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity, including alertness and emotional engagement.