HESI RN -EVOLVE OBSTETRICS- MATERNIRY PRACTICE EXAM LATEST UPDATED

The nurse prepares to administer an injection of vitamin K to a newborn infant. The mother tells the nurse, "Wait! I don't want my baby to have a shot." Which response would be best for the nurse to make? -inform the mother that the injection was prescribed by the HCP -explore the mother's concerns about the infant receiving an injection of vitamin K -explain that vitamin K is required by state law and compliance is mandatory -remind the mother that all babies receive this shot and it is relatively painless -ANS B. Explore the mother's concerns about the infant receiving an injection of vitamin K The nurse is teaching a new mother about diet and breastfeeding. Which instruction is most important to include in the teaching plan? -avoid alcohol bc it is excreted in breast milk -avoid spicy foods to prevent infant colic -increase caloric intake by approx. 500 calories/day -double prenatal milk intake to improve vitamin D transfer to the infant -ANS A. Avoid alcohol because it is excreted in breast milk Which nursing intervention best enhances maternal-infant bonding during the fourth stage of labor? -brighten the lighting so the mother can view the infant -complete the newborn assessment as quickly as possible -provide positive reinforcement for maternal care of infant -encourage early initiation of breast or formula feeding -ANS D. Encourage early initiation of breast of formula feeding