Question

The nurse is caring for a new mother who has a chlamydial infection. For which complications should the nurse assess the client's neonate? Select all that apply.

Pneumonia
Preterm birth
Microcephaly
Conjunctivitis
Congenital cataracts

Answer 1

When a mother has a chlamydial infection, the nurse should assess the neonate for the following complications:

1. Pneumonia
2. Conjunctivitis

Therefore, the correct options are:
- Pneumonia
- Conjunctivitis

Chlamydial infection in the mother is not associated with preterm birth, microcephaly, or congenital cataracts in the neonate.