The Nursery Nurse Notes the Presence of Diffuse Edema on a Newborn

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nursery nurse notes the presence of diffuse edema on a newborn baby's head.Review of the birth record indicates that her mother experienced a prolonged labor and difficult childbirth.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Document the findings in the infant's chart.
• B) Measure head circumference every 12 hours.
• C) Prepare to administer IV osmotic diuretics.
• D) Transfer the baby to the NICU for monitoring .

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