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It can be reasonably argued that which of the following parts of a speech are the most important in determining how effective a speech is?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn who has been circumcised. Which statement made by the parents during teach-back indicates that further teaching is required?

A postpartum nurse is evaluating a parent and newborn who are breastfeeding. Which finding would indicate the greatest need for referral to a lactation consultant?

A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine to a brand-new newborn. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate when giving this vaccine?

While performing a routine assessment, the nurse observes that a newborn has intermittent grunting, chest wall retractions, and widening of the nostrils with each breath. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is teaching a breastfeeding parent about how milk is produced in the breasts. The nurse explains that the hormone prolactin plays an important role in lactation. Which of the following actions does prolactin perform?

During a postpartum visit, a breastfeeding parent states, “My breasts feel soft and empty after feeds, so I think my baby isn’t getting enough milk and needs formula.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

New parents express concern about their newborn’s skin, noting small red blotches with white or yellow centers on the infant’s chest and back on the second day of life. The nurse recognizes this finding as erythema toxicum. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is teaching new parents about how their newborn’s circulation changes after birth. Which statement shows the parents understand the purpose of this change?

Immediately after birth, a nurse uses a bulb syringe to clear a newborn’s airway. Which action by the nurse demonstrates proper technique?