The nurse is assessing a 4-hour old newborn. The nurse's findings include an irregular respiratory rate at 58, heart rate of 138 with a regular rhythm, and axillary temperature of 97.4 °F. Based on these assessments which intervention(s) should the nurse perform first?

The nurse is assessing a 4-hour old newborn. The nurse's findings include an irregular respiratory rate at 58, heart rate of 138 with a regular rhythm, and axillary temperature of 97.4 °F. Based on these assessments which intervention(s) should the nurse perform first?

A nurse is admitting a term newborn following a cesarean birth. The nurse observes that the newborn's skin is slightly yellow. This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing a complication related to which of the following?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn care with a postpartum client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

You are providing nutritional education to a new mother. The client questions the benefits of each feeding method for her newborn. The nurse recognizes the advantages and disadvantages of each feeding method. What factors are considered disadvantages of bottle-feeding formula? (Select All that Apply.)

The nurse notes that a newborn, who is 5 minutes old, exhibits the following characteristics: pink body with blue hands and feet, heart rate 108 bpm. respiratory rate 36 per minute, some flexion, and a vigorous cry with stimulation. What does the nurse determine the baby's APGAR score to be?

A client delivers a term neonate and expresses concern about the reason for giving the neonate a Vitamin K injection. Which information from the nurse is accurate?

The nurse recognizes mechanical stimuli involved with the transition to extrauterine pulmonary function includes:

A nurse places a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth. The purpose of this action is to prevent which of the following in the newborn?

Newborn heat loss through evaporation can be reduced by:

A nurse is planning care for a preterm newborn. Which of the following nursing interventions to promote development should be included in the plan of care?