Question

Meet the Client: The Ivy familyBrooke Ivy is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. Her pregnancy is uncomplicated and she has received routine prenatal care starting at 8 weeks' gestation. After 14 hours of intense labor, Brooke is physically and emotionally too exhausted to continue unassisted. The healthcare provider (HCP) uses low forceps to assist with the delivery of the infant. Mrs. Ivy is relieved to have a vaginal delivery of an infant boy at 38 weeks' gestation who weighs 8 lbs 5 oz (3.78 kg). Brooke's partner attends the birth and is very supportive of his wife during the labor process.

1. Which action should the nursery nurse take first in caring for the infant?

Dry the infant quickly
Use a scale to immediately
Apply a servomechanism
Cover the infant's leg

Answer 1

Answer:

A.) Dry the infant quickly

Step-by-step explanation:

After a baby is born, it is important to make sure the infant stays warm. Newborn babies don’t have the ability to control their temperature well, so it’s very important that they be kept warm and dry.