The nurse is planning care for four infants who were born this shift. Which infant will require the most detailed assessment? An infant whose mother:
A. Has a history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
B. Has chlamydia.
C. Has six other children.
D. Has a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Question 2
The newborn of a mother who is suffering a primary infection of genital herpes simplex has vaginally delivered a full-term infant.
During the initial newborn assessment, the nurse notices that the infant has small clusters of vesicular lesions over most of the body. The mother of the infant asks what the presence of the lesions indicates. Which statement by the nurse is best? The lesions: A. May be a sign that your baby has disseminated herpes.
B. Might lead to the baby becoming jaundiced.
C. Are not related to the herpes infection that you have.
D. Indicate that your baby will have neurologic abnormalities.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The Doppler Shift
Culturally competent care
Infants often rely on a caregiver as a secure base when they meet a new person.
Infant monkey is shown with cloth mother from Harlow’s studies.