A nurse is caring for a newborn.

Vital Signs.

0640:. Temperature 36.7°C (98.1° F) axillary.

Heart rate 154/min.

Respiratory rate 68/min.

BP 72/48 mm Hg. 0650:. Heart rate 156/min.

Respiratory rate 72/min.

0700:. Temperature 37° C (98.6° F) axillary.

Heart rate 156/min.

Respiratory rate 76/min.

Admission Assessment.

0630:. Newborn delivered via cesarean birth under spinal anesthesia at. 0630.

Amniotic fluid clear.

0631:. 1-min Apgar score 7. 0636:. 5-min Apgar score 9. Newborn transferred to nursery.

Nurses' Notes.

0640:. Weight 4200 gm (9 Ib 4 oz), head circumference 35.5 cm (14 in). Respiratory rate 68/min, with mild grunting.

0650:. Respiratory rate 72/min, with mild grunting.

0700:. Respiratory rate 76/min, with moderate grunting and mild.

intercostal retractions.

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sentence.

The client is at risk for developing Target 1 and Target 2.

Choice A rationale:

Applying a pressure dressing at the IV site might be necessary after removing the catheter, but it does not address the inflammation and discomfort caused by phlebitis. Warm, moist compresses are more appropriate for this situation.

Choice B rationale:

Placing a warm, moist compress on the site is the correct action for phlebitis. Heat helps improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and provide relief from pain and discomfort. This choice addresses the client's condition effectively.

Choice C rationale:

Expressing drainage from the IV site and sending it for culture is not necessary in this context. Phlebitis is primarily an inflammatory condition, and drainage culture is not a standard practice for phlebitis.

Choice D rationale:

Inserting a new IV catheter distal to the discontinued IV site is not the immediate action to take for phlebitis. First, the nurse should address the inflammation and pain with warm compresses. If a new IV site is needed, it can be considered after managing the client's symptoms.

Explanation: Evisceration is a surgical emergency that occurs when the abdominal contents protrude through the incision site. The nurse should instruct the client to lie supine with his knees flexed to reduce tension on the wound and prevent further damage.

The nurse should also cover the wound with a moist sterile dressing and notify the surgeon immediately. Positioning the client in semi-Fowler's position, covering the wound with a dry sterile dressing, or covering the wound with a transparent dressing are not appropriate actions for evisceration.