A nurse is helping to place a client into the prone position.
The nurse should use a small pillow to relieve pressure from which of the following areas of the client's body?

Choice A rationale:

Colostrum, the initial breast milk produced after childbirth, is crucial for a newborn's health because it contains a high concentration of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins (IgA), which provide passive immunity to the baby. These antibodies are essential because a newborn's immune system is immature and not yet capable of producing its antibodies. IgA antibodies in colostrum help protect the baby against various infections, including respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the importance of colostrum in providing immune protection for the newborn.

Choice B rationale:

Colostrum does not primarily provide vitamin K. While vitamin K is essential for newborns to prevent bleeding disorders, it is not the primary function of colostrum. Colostrum's primary role is to provide immune protection.

Choice C rationale:

Colostrum does contain trace amounts of iron, but its iron content is not the primary reason for its importance. Iron stores in a newborn's body are typically established during the third trimester of pregnancy, and colostrum is not a significant source of iron for the baby. The primary role of colostrum is to provide antibodies, not iron.

Choice D rationale:

Colostrum does not contain a natural diuretic. Its purpose is not to stimulate the newborn to void. Instead, it focuses on providing immune protection and essential nutrients for the baby's initial growth and development.

Choice A rationale:

The client with cirrhosis and severe pruritus is experiencing discomfort, but it is not an immediate life-threatening situation. The priority should be given to clients with conditions that pose an immediate risk to life.

Choice B rationale:

Numbness of the toes in a client with a femur fracture can indicate compromised circulation or nerve damage. This is a critical situation that requires immediate assessment and intervention to prevent complications like compartment syndrome or permanent nerve damage.

Choice C rationale:

A client who had a laparoscopic appendectomy 8 hours ago and is awaiting discharge is likely stable. While they need monitoring, it is not an urgent priority compared to the client with a potential vascular or nerve issue.

Choice D rationale:

Pink-tinged urine after a renal biopsy could indicate some bleeding, but it is not as urgent as the situation of the client with a femur fracture and numbness of the toes.