A full-term infant’s birth weight was 3405 grams (7lbs, 8 o…

 A full-term infant’s birth weight was 3405 grams (7lbs, 8 oz.) The infant’s weight has dropped to 3200 grams on day 3 of her life.  The infant’s parents are very upset and question the care in the nursery. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

 The nurse receives the following report on a patient who de…

 The nurse receives the following report on a patient who delivered 36 hours ago: G2 P2Rubella immune, Blood type A negative, baby blood type B positive, Coombs negative, discharge orders are written for both mother and newborn. What should be the priority action by the nurse? 

 Six hours after birth, an infant is awake and alert.  The i…

 Six hours after birth, an infant is awake and alert.  The infant’s respiratory rate is 44 per minute.  The infant’s respirations are shallow with periods of apnea lasting up to 5 seconds.  The infant’s heart rate is 160 bpm.  The infant’s skin is pink except for some cyanosis on the soles of her feet.  Based upon this assessment data the nurse should