Maternity And Women's Health Nursing - Newborn Study Guide Rated A+

A demonstration and explanation of infant care {Ans: A nurse decides on a teaching plan for a new mother and her infant. What should the plan include?}Most important is the institution of a corrective formula soon after birth. {Ans: The parents of a newborn with phenylketonuria (PKU) ask a nurse how to prevent future problems. What must the nurse consider before responding?}"This often happens as the baby's head moves down the birth canal—the bones move for easier passage." {Ans: A new mother exclaims to the nurse, "My baby looks like a Conehead!" How should the nurse respond?}Getting an informed consent signed by the mother of the baby {Ans: A 15-year-old emancipated minor gave birth to a boy 36 hours ago and has requested a circumcision. What is the nurse's priority?}Supporting the parents {Ans: A nurse is caring for a newborn with a cephalohematoma. What is the priority nursing action?}Breaks down the bilirubin into a conjugated form {Ans: A nurse is caring for a preterm neonate with physiological jaundice who requires phototherapy. What is the action of this therapy?}