Author Question: The nurse understands that the purpose of administering vitamin K to the newborn is to a. speed ... (Read 55 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

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.