The nursery nurse notes the presence of diffuse edema on a newborn babys head. Review of the birth record indicates that her mother experienced a prolonged labor and difficult childbirth. What action by the nurse is best?

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Question 1 of 5

The nursery nurse notes the presence of diffuse edema on a newborn babys head. Review of the birth record indicates that her mother experienced a prolonged labor and difficult childbirth. What action by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

In order to promote thermal stabilization in a neonate

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

A neonate has difficulty maintaining a normal temperature. A student nurse prepares to place the infant under a radiant warmer. What action by the student leads the faculty member to intervene?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

What action by the nurse takes priority in safeguarding a neonates safety and well-being?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Careful and continuous monitoring of infants and proper identification per agency protocol is the best way to ensure a babys safety and well-being. Some institutions may use abduction alarms. Keeping the baby with the mother at all times may not always be possible. Proper identification of visitors is important

Question 5 of 5

A faculty member explains to a nursing student that the best way to prevent hemorrhage from injuries in a neonate is which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

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

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