A client and her newborn are discharged when her infant is 12 hours of age. The community nurse is making a home visit to collect a blood sample for the normal screening tests for newborns.
These tests are usually completed before a newborn and mother are discharged from the hospital on the second day after delivery. What information should the nurse give the family? A. The tests will prevent infants from developing phenylketonuria.
B. The tests will detect disorders such as hypertension and diabetes.
C. The tests will detect disorders that cause mental retardation, physical handicaps, or death if left undiscovered.
D. The tests will prevent sickle cell anemia, galactosemia, and hemocystinuria.
Question 2
The client that delivered twelve hours ago desires early discharge. The client is breastfeeding successfully. Which patient education point should the nurse include that is not given to clients who go home at 48 hours?
A. Your baby requires newborn screening blood work. The doctor's office will collect the blood sample.
B. Your baby will eat more than you expect, and feedings should be spaced out to prevent the baby getting gas.
C. If your bleeding becomes heavier and brighter red, put your feet up and rest for a while.
D. Your going home early means that an appointment with the lactation consultant is not possible.
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