The Nurse Is Caring for a Neonate Immediately After Birth

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a neonate immediately after birth. The mother has genital warts. Which intervention by the nurse is initiated?

• A)Examine the pharynx of the neonate
• B)Instruct the mother to breastfeed the neonate
• C)Encourage the mother to give kangaroo care to the neonate
• D)Administer vitamin D and iron supplements to the neonate

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