A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Facial Palsy is a complication that may occur following a forceps-assisted birth. Forceps delivery carries the risk of exerting pressure on the infant's facial nerves, leading to temporary facial weakness or paralysis. This condition is known as facial palsy. It typically resolves on its own without long-term consequences, but careful monitoring and follow-up are necessary.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Newborns do feel pain, and current guidelines recommend using analgesia during circumcision.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kangaroo care and covering the head help conserve heat.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct statement indicating an understanding of car seat safety is "I should place the car seat rear facing until my baby is 12 months old." This statement reflects the current recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which suggests that infants should ride in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years old or until they reach the maximum height or weight limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer. This position provides the best protection for the baby's head, neck, and spine in the event of a crash. The other statements are incorrect:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Respiratory depression is a key sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity and requires immediate intervention.