The nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth…

The nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth with vacuum assist. The newborn’s mother asks about the swollen area on her son’s head. After palpation to identify that the swelling does cross the suture line, which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn immediately af…

A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn immediately after birth. At 5 min after birth, the newborn has acrocyanosis, flexed extremities, a grimace when suctioned, a heart rate of 130/min, and a lusty cry with tactile stimulation. What should the nurse document as the newborn’s 5-min Apgar score?