A nurse is caring for an antepartum patient whose lab results show a negative rubella titer. What does this data mean?

The priority nursing action for a patient in labor with an epidural anesthesia block and a blood pressure of 80/40 mm Hg is to place the patient in a lateral position. This can help improve maternal blood flow and fetal oxygenation.

The correct answer is Choice A

Choice A rationale: Ensuring that the mother calls and the nurse takes the baby to the room maintains security and safety protocols. It prevents unauthorized individuals from handling the infant, thus minimizing the risk of abduction or harm.

Choice B rationale: Showing photo identification alone is not sufficient to ensure the safety of the newborn. The nurse should directly handle the transfer of the baby to maintain strict security measures and verify the proper identification in the process.

Choice C rationale: Allowing someone to push the baby in a wheeled bassinet without proper authorization and identification verification does not adhere to safety protocols. The nurse should always verify and manage the transfer to ensure the infant’s security.

Choice D rationale: Carrying the grandchild to the room without adequate identification verification and authorization does not follow safety protocols. The nurse should always be involved in the transfer to prevent any security breaches and ensure the infant’s safety.