Question

A multipara gives birth to a neonate at 24 weeks gestation. after 12 hours, the neonates condition deteriorates, and death appears likely within the next few minutes. the parents are roman catholic, and they request that the neonate be baptized. the nurse should:

Answer 1

correct answer
The nurse counsels the parents that at that moment the life of the neonate is at danger of dying and that they should let the baby to be well is it will survive. Premature baby are at risk of developing hypothermia and if the baby is put in water it will succumb.