A nurse is conducting discharge teaching for parents of a newborn. The nurse instructs the parents on which method of care for the umbilical cord? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: B

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Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recent studies have shown that a deficiency of vitamin A correlates with increased morbidity and mortality in children with measles. Vitamin A plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system and helps protect against severe complications of measles, such as pneumonia and vision problems. Children with measles are at higher risk of vitamin A deficiency due to factors such as decreased intake and increased utilization of vitamin A during infection. Providing vitamin A supplementation to children with measles has been shown to reduce the severity of the disease and improve outcomes. Therefore, ensuring adequate vitamin A levels is essential in the management of children with measles to reduce morbidity and mortality.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct statement indicating understanding of the instructions for use of a home apnea monitor is "We will check the monitor several times a day to be sure the alarm is working." This is important because regular monitoring of the device's functioning ensures that it is able to detect any potential apnea episodes or abnormalities in the infant's breathing patterns. Checking the monitor several times a day helps in maintaining the safety and effectiveness of the monitor in alerting the parents to any potential issues with the infant's breathing. The other options are incorrect: A is incorrect because adjusting the monitor to eliminate false alarms can compromise its accuracy, B is incorrect as the infant should sleep in a separate safe sleep environment to reduce the risk of SIDS, and D is incorrect as the monitor should be placed near the infant's crib but not directly in it for safety reasons.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA) refers to a baby whose rate of intrauterine growth was slowed, leading to a birth weight falling below the 10th percentile on intrauterine growth charts. SGA infants are at an increased risk for various health complications due to their smaller size at birth, such as difficulties in regulating body temperature, low blood sugar, and respiratory distress. Postterm refers to a pregnancy that has extended beyond 42 weeks, while postmature refers specifically to a fetus that has been in the womb beyond the expected due date. Low birth weight may refer to a baby born below a certain weight threshold regardless of gestational age.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An early clinical manifestation of bilirubin encephalopathy in a newborn is lethargy or irritability. Bilirubin encephalopathy, also known as kernicterus, is a serious condition that occurs when high levels of unconjugated bilirubin build up in the brain tissues. Initially, the baby may become lethargic or irritable due to the toxic effects of bilirubin on the central nervous system. As the condition progresses, symptoms may include poor feeding, high-pitched crying, muscle tone abnormalities, and eventually may lead to more severe consequences such as seizures and irreversible neurological damage. Prompt recognition and treatment of bilirubin encephalopathy are crucial to prevent long-term complications.