A client delivers a term neonate and expresses concern about the reason for giving the neonate a Vitamin K injection. Which information from the nurse is accurate?

Neonates will hemorrhage without vitamin K.

Breastfeeding is an excellent source of vitamin K.

Vitamin K is needed to activate clotting factors.

Mothers are unable to supply vitamin K to the fetus.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. While neonates are at higher risk for bleeding due to low vitamin K levels, the statement "neonates will hemorrhage without vitamin K" is too broad and not entirely accurate.
B. Breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K, which is why the injection is necessary.
C. Vitamin K is essential for the activation of clotting factors in the liver. Newborns are born with low levels of vitamin K, which is why they receive an injection to prevent bleeding.
D. Mothers do provide some vitamin K to the fetus through the placenta, but this is insufficient for the newborn after birth, necessitating the injection.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Cotton swabs are unnecessary and may cause irritation.

B. Forcing the foreskin to retract may cause injury.

C. In newborns and infants, the foreskin is typically non-retractable and should not be forcibly retracted. It will gradually separate on its own as the child grows.

D. Regular cleaning of the external genitalia is needed, but without retracting the foreskin.

A. Tachycardia B. Shivering C. Hypoglycemia D. Lethargy E. Hypertonia

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Tachycardia: A compensatory response to cold stress as the infant tries to generate heat.
B. Shivering: Rare in newborns due to immature thermoregulation; not a common finding.
C. Hypoglycemia: Cold stress increases glucose consumption, risking hypoglycemia.
D. Lethargy: A late sign indicating worsening cold stress and potential hypothermia.
E. Hypertonia: Unrelated to cold stress, which more commonly causes hypotonia.

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