The nurse understands that the purpose of administering vitamin K ...

[wrbasek0]

The nurse understands that the purpose of administering vitamin K to the newborn is to
 
  a. speed up conjugation of bilirubin
  b. stimulate growth of intestinal flora
  c. prevent potential bleeding problems
  d. promote absorption of fat-soluble nutrients

Question 2

The pregnant client at 16 weeks has just been told that she has a positive hepatitis B screen. She demonstrates that she understands what this means if she states:
 
  1. I have hepatitis B, which I could pass on to my baby.
  2. I am anemic, and should eat more iron-rich foods.
  3. My blood pressure is high, and it is affecting my baby.
  4. I have a rare blood type, and the baby could have it, too.

[taylorsonier]

Answer to Question 1

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Vitamin K prevents potential bleeding until the neonate's intestinal tract develops its intestinal flora. Vitamin K does not act on bilirubin levels or stimulate growth of intestinal flora, but rather prevents potential bleeding until the neonate's intestinal tract develops its intestinal flora. Vitamin K does not promote absorption of fat-soluble nutrients.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. A positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) indicates that the client is infectious and could transmit the infection to the fetus through contact with blood and body fluids during labor and birth.
2. Hepatitis B is not related to anemia.
3. High blood pressure is not related to hepatitis B.
4. Hepatitis B is an infection, and is not a blood type.

[wrbasek0]

TYSM

[bblaney]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it