During the Fourth Stage of Labor, Which Actions by the Nurse

question 19

Multiple Choice

During the fourth stage of labor, which actions by the nurse will promote parent-newborn attachment? Select all that apply.

• A)Delay administration of eye ointment until parents have held newborn.
• B)Stay close with the couple and the neonate in case of an emergency.
• C)Space out necessary assessments to prevent prolonged interruptions.
• D)Initiate skin-to-skin contact with a warm blanket over the neonate and parent.
• E)Explain expected neonatal characteristics such as molding, milia, and lanugo.

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