Which Activities Should the Nurse in the Newborn Unit Perform

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which activities should the nurse in the newborn unit perform prior to discharge from the birth hospital? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A)Perform a heel stick to obtain blood for the newborn screen.
• B)Monitor the mother as she performs the first newborn bath to remove blood and amniotic fluids.
• C)Administer a folic acid injection to the infant to prevent bleeding.
• D)Perform a hearing screening.
• E)Monitor feeding behaviors.

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