The Parents of a Newborn Who Is Being Treated for Bacterial

question 1

Multiple Choice

The parents of a newborn who is being treated for bacterial septicemia ask the nurse why their baby didn't seem very ill.The nurse's best response would be:

• A)"A newborn's immune system isn't mature,so symptoms are vague."
• B)"You would have seen more symptoms if you were looking closely."
• C)"A fever will be present in sick newborns,including your baby."
• D)"A mother's immunity usually protects the infant from illness."

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