Phytonadione (Vitamin K) for Newborn
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Outline
Overview
- IM injection given shortly after birth
- Also known as Vitamin K
Nursing Points
General
- Why it’s routinely given: Newborns are born without coagulation factors
- This is given to prevent any hemorrhagic disorders that may result, as newborns are deficient in vitamin K at birth.
Assessment
- Monitor for bleeding
Therapeutic Management
- Given IM
- Administer IM injection in thigh (vastus lateralis)
- Hold them tight because they’ll move!
- Administer IM injection in thigh (vastus lateralis)
- Given 1 hr after birth
- Remember skin to skin time with mother is priority, this can be given after the Golden Hour
Nursing Concepts
- Pharmacology
- Clotting
Patient Education
- Purpose
- Vitamin not vaccine
- Risks if they do not receive it
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