In the United States,newborns Receive an Injection of ________ to Prevent

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of ________ to prevent ________.

• A)vitamin K;bleeding
• B)vitamin C;collagen breakdown
• C)niacin;pellagra
• D)thiamin;beriberi

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Definitions:

Parent-newborn Physical Contact

The immediate physical and emotional bonding between parents and their newborn, often facilitated through skin-to-skin contact.

Preoperative Hygienic Care

Medical and nursing practices aimed at reducing the risk of infection and preparing a patient's body before a surgical procedure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, particularly important in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular health.

Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat that helps the body fight off viral and bacterial infections.