ATI Standard Quiz- Maternal Newborn 2 questions with correct answers

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy for an elevated bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Offer the newborn glucose water between feedings B. Keep the newborns eye patches on during feedings C. Apply barrier ointment to the newborns perianal region D. Use a photometer to monitor the lamps energyCorrect answer - D The nurse should monitor the lamps energy throughout to ensure the newborn is receiving the appropriate amount to be effective A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about how to care for his circumcision at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Apply the diaper tightly over the area B. Remove the yellow exudation with each diaper change C. Use prepackaged commercial wipes to clean the circumcision site D. Encourage non nutritive sucking for pain reliefCorrect answer - D Allowing the newborn to suck on a pacifier is an effective form of nonpharmocolgical pain management A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is planning to breastfeed her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I must dirnk milk every day in order to assure good quality breast milk B. Drinking lots of fluids will increase my breast milk production C. After the first few weeks, my nipples will toughen up and breastfeeding wont hurt