A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial pressure with a decrease in the level of consciousness. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include inthe plan of care?

A. Instilling erythromycin ophthalmic ointment in the newborn's eyes is important to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis, but drying the newborn takes precedence to prevent heat loss and stimulate breathing immediately after birth.

B. Weighing the newborn and placing identification bracelets can be done after drying the newborn.

C. Placing identification bracelets on the newborn is important for identification purposes but does not take precedence over drying the newborn to prevent heat loss and stimulate breathing.

D. Dry the newborn: Drying the newborn is the priority immediately after birth to prevent heat

loss and stimulate breathing. The newborn is wet from amniotic fluid and may be cold due to the temperature difference between the intrauterine and extrauterine environment. Drying the newborn with a warm, soft towel helps to prevent hypothermia and promotes the initiation of breathing, which is essential for oxygenation and lung expansion. This action supports the

newborn's transition to extrauterine life and sets the stage for subsequent assessments and interventions.

A. Wearing an N95 respiratory mask is not typically required for routine care of a toddler with respiratory syncytial virus unless performing procedures that generate aerosols.

B. Negative pressure rooms are generally reserved for patients with airborne infections like

tuberculosis; respiratory syncytial virus does not typically require isolation in a negative pressure room.

C. Using a designated stethoscope helps prevent the spread of infection to other patients by avoiding cross-contamination.

D. Removing the disposable gown after leaving the toddler's room is appropriate for maintaining infection control but is not specific to caring for a toddler with respiratory syncytial virus.