Antibiotics have been ordered for a newborn with an infection. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prepare to implement? (Select all that apply.)
A. Obtain sterile urine specimen for culture.
B. Restrict parental visits.
C. Evaluate bilirubin levels.
D. Administer oxygen as ordered.
E. Observe for signs of hyperglycemia.
Question 2
The nurse assesses that a newborn's skin has a ruddy appearance and the peripheral pulses are decreased. The nurse suspects polycythemia. Which of the following findings might support the presence of polycythemia?
A. Venous hematocrit of 70
B. Venous hemoglobin level less than 12 g/dL
C. Blood glucose level of 64 mg/dL
D. History of prolonged rupture of membranes
The general pattern of progression of an untreated HIV infection
Impetigo, a highly contagious bacterial infection.
The chain of infection: preventative measures follow each link of the chain.
Sample prescriptions of antibiotics for prophylaxis against infective endocarditis.
Anatomy of the Newborn Skull
RUSP 34 Core Conditions for Newborn Genetic Screening