A nurse is planning care for a 4-hour-old newborn born to a client who has a prenatal history of substance use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Choice A rationale

Amniotic fluid embolism is characterized by the sudden onset of respiratory distress due to the entry of amniotic fluid into the maternal circulation.

Choice B rationale

Maternal bradycardia is not a specific symptom of amniotic fluid embolism and may be related to other cardiovascular conditions.

Choice C rationale

Category 1 fetal heart tracing indicates normal fetal heart rate and is not associated with amniotic fluid embolism.

Choice D rationale

Acute, continuous abdominal pain could indicate other obstetric emergencies but is not specifically linked to amniotic fluid embolism symptoms like respiratory distress.

Choice A rationale

Biologically, women are more susceptible to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to anatomical differences, such as a larger mucosal surface area, making this statement incorrect.

Choice B rationale

Many STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can be asymptomatic. This means a person can have an STI without showing signs or symptoms, making routine screening important.

Choice C rationale

Not all STIs are curable. While bacterial STIs like syphilis and gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics, viral STIs like herpes and HIV can only be managed, not cured.

Choice D rationale

Condoms significantly reduce the risk of acquiring STIs but do not eliminate it entirely. They protect against fluid transmission but not necessarily from skin-to-skin contact infections like HPV.