Newborn Nursing Care Q 19

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Soon after delivery, a neonate is admitted to the central nursery. The nursery nurse begins the initial assessment by:

  

     A. auscultate bowel sounds.

     B. determining chest circumference.

     C. inspecting the posture, color, and respiratory effort.

     D. checking for identifying birthmarks.

    

    

Correct Answer: C. inspecting the posture, color, and respiratory effort.

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Option C: One of the first assessments is a baby’s Apgar score. At one minute and five minutes after birth, infants are checked for heart and respiratory rates, muscle tone, reflexes, and color. This helps identify babies that have difficulty breathing or have other problems that need further care.

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