The nurse prepares to administer a vitamin K injection during the admission assessment for a newborn. The father asks, Why does my baby need a shot? Which rationale for administering this injection should the nurse include in the response?
1. Activates clotting factors
2. Dissolves blood clots
3. Promotes gas exchange
4. Promotes the production of hemoglobin
Question 2
The nurse is providing care to a child who experienced an anaphylactic reaction to an unknown allergen. Which high-risk foods should the nurse question the family about regarding recent consumption?
1. Peanut butter
2. Shrimp
3. Eggs
4. Milk
5. Soda
Critical thinking model for safety assessment
Nursing history for hair and scalp assessment
VITAMIN C
newborn assessment
Metabolism of vitamin B12