A nurse working in the newborn nursery is caring for an infant who was born 3 hours ago. The infant’s axillary temperature is 97.0F and the nurse notes that newborn’s respiratory rate is 60/minute. Which action of the nurse is most appropriate?
A nurse is assessing a newborn and suspects an imperforate anus. What symptoms would support this? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a 1-day old infant who was born via cesarean section for oligohydramnios. Which of the following signs or symptoms would indicate to the nurse that the baby has developed respiratory distress?
The nurse is working in labor and delivery with a mother who just vaginally delivered a baby boy after 19 hours of labor moments ago. Which of the following is NOT a priority intervention that will help with the newborn’s physiological needs at this time? Select all that apply.
A 1-week-old newborn has been admitted for sepsis. The nurse knows that which of the following things are the most important to monitor? Select all that apply.
The nurse is working in labor and delivery and assists with the delivery of a 39-week baby. Which of the following finding is most concerning and the priority at this time?
The nurse is working in labor and delivery when a mother delivers a 39-week baby. Which of the following finding is the LEAST concerning at this time?
A nurse received shift report on 4 newborn infants. Which infant should be seen first?
The nurse is assessing a newborn’s reflexes who was born 36 hours ago. Which of the following findings is the MOST concerning?
A nurse is caring for a full term infant who was born to a mother with diabetes. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect if the infant was hypoglycemic? Select all that apply.
