Which Nursing Intervention Should Be Immediately Performed After the Forceps-Assisted

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention should be immediately performed after the forceps-assisted birth of an infant?

• A) Assessing the infant for signs of trauma
• B) Administering prophylactic antibiotic agents to the infant
• C) Applying a cold pack to the infant's scalp
• D) Measuring the circumference of the infant's head

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