When performing nursing care for a neonate after birth which interventions has the highest nursing priority?

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The most common neonatal sepsis and meningitis infections seen within 24 hours after birth are caused by which organism?
- Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci
When attempting to interact with a neonate experiencing drug withdrawal. which behavior would indicate that the neonate is willing to interact?
When teaching umbilical cord care to a new mother. the nurse would include which information?
- Apply peroxide to the cord with each diaper change
- Cover the cord with petroleum jelly after bathing
- Keep the cord dry and open to air
- Wash the cord with soap and water each day during a tub bath
A mother of a term neonate asks what the thick. white. cheesy coating is on his skin. Which correctly describes this finding?
Which condition or treatment best ensures lung maturity in an infant?
- Meconium in the amniotic fluid
- Glucocorticoid treatment just before delivery
- Lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio more than 2:1
- Absence of phosphatidylglycerol in amniotic fluid
When performing nursing care for a neonate after a birth. which intervention has the highest nursing priority?
- Give the vitamin K injection
- Cover the neonates head with a cap
When performing an assessment on a neonate. which assessment finding is most suggestive of hypothermia?
A woman delivers a 3.250 g neonate at 42 weeks’ gestation. Which physical finding is expected during an examination if this neonate?
- Breast bud of 1-2 mm in diameter
- Leathery. cracked. and wrinkled skin
A healthy term neonate born by C-section was admitted to the transitional nursery 30 minutes ago and placed under a radiant warmer. The neonate has an axillary temperature ?F. a respiratory rate of 80 breaths/minute. and a heel stick glucose value of 60 mg/dl. Which action should the nurse take?
- Wrap the neonate warmly and place her in an open crib
- Administer an oral glucose feeding of 10% dextrose in water
- Increase the temperature setting on the radiant warmer
- Obtain an order for IV fluid administration
Which neonatal behavior is most commonly associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
- Poor wake and sleep patterns
- High threshold of stimulation