A 24-hour-old newborn male was circumcised 20 minutes ago. The nurse is doing 15-minute checks of the circumcision site. It appears that the newborn has had a bowel movement as meconium is leaking from the diaper leg. He is not crying and has just soothed from the last diaper check. What should the nurse do?

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Question 1 of 5

A 24-hour-old newborn male was circumcised 20 minutes ago. The nurse is doing 15-minute checks of the circumcision site. It appears that the newborn has had a bowel movement as meconium is leaking from the diaper leg. He is not crying and has just soothed from the last diaper check. What should the nurse do?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Parents and caregivers are strongly advised by health-care providers NOT to give their newborns aspirin for fever or pain. What is the reason for this advice?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is aware that a newborn with a mother who has diabetes is at risk for what complication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

When educating the parents of a newborn about newborn positions, patterns, and cues, what statement by the mother confirms that more teaching is needed?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which infant is at the greatest risk for SIDS?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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