Nursing Tips
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Umbilical Cord Inspection
After birth, the placenta and umbilical cord are inspected for abnormalities. The umbilical cord should contain 2 arteries and 1 vein and have no green/brown discoloration.
Umbilical Cord Inspection
After birth, the placenta and umbilical cord are inspected for abnormalities. The umbilical cord should contain 2 arteries and 1 vein and have no green/brown discoloration.
Newborn Medications
Medications for the infant after delivery include "eyes and thighs": erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum, Vitamin K administered IM in the vastus lateralis to prevent bleeding, and the...
Newborn Medications
Medications for the infant after delivery include "eyes and thighs": erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum, Vitamin K administered IM in the vastus lateralis to prevent bleeding, and the...
Breastfeeding: Patient Teaching
Educate breastfeeding mothers that a correct latch is demonstrated by baby's nose, cheeks, and chin touching the breast with a portion of the areola in the infant's mouth. Adequate breastfeeding...
Breastfeeding: Patient Teaching
Educate breastfeeding mothers that a correct latch is demonstrated by baby's nose, cheeks, and chin touching the breast with a portion of the areola in the infant's mouth. Adequate breastfeeding...
Circumcision Care
If an infant is circumcised, clean the penis with warm water & apply petroleum jelly at every diaper change.
Circumcision Care
If an infant is circumcised, clean the penis with warm water & apply petroleum jelly at every diaper change.
Car Seat Safety for Newborns
Car seat safety for newborns includes installing the car seat in the back/middle seat, using a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness until at least age 2, installing the seat...
Car Seat Safety for Newborns
Car seat safety for newborns includes installing the car seat in the back/middle seat, using a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness until at least age 2, installing the seat...
Acrocyanosis
Acrocyanosis is the bluish discoloration of fingers/hands and toes/feet and is an expected finding in the newborn. Report persistent central cyanosis to the provider.
Acrocyanosis
Acrocyanosis is the bluish discoloration of fingers/hands and toes/feet and is an expected finding in the newborn. Report persistent central cyanosis to the provider.
Macrosomic Infants
A macrosomic infant (large for gestational age) is one who is over 4,000 g (or 8 lbs., 13 oz.).
Macrosomic Infants
A macrosomic infant (large for gestational age) is one who is over 4,000 g (or 8 lbs., 13 oz.).
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