The nurse is caring for a primiparous client and her neonate immediately after birth. The neonate was born at 41 weeks’ gestation and weighs 9 lb (4,082 g). Assessing for signs and symptoms of which condition should be a priority in this neonate?

A nurse is assessing a 2-hour-old newborn. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A nurse is performing a newborn assessment. The nurse notes a blue-gray pigmented area over the newborn’s sacral region and buttocks. The parents, who are of Asian descent, ask if this is a bruise. Which response is correct?

A nurse is teaching a new mother about newborn reflexes during a breastfeeding session. The mother strokes her baby’s cheek and the baby turns toward her finger and opens the mouth. She asks, ‘Is something wrong with my baby?’ Which response is best?

A nurse is assessing an episiotomy repair using the REEDA scale on day 2 postpartum. The nurse notes: approximated edges, slight edema (

A nurse is performing a newborn assessment. Which finding MOST indicates a positive Ortolani maneuver?

While assessing a male neonate whose mother desires him to be circumcised, the nurse observes that the neonate’s urinary meatus appears to be located on the ventral surface of the penis. The healthcare provider (HCP) is notified because the nurse suspects which complication?

The nurse is preparing to administer a vitamin K injection to a male neonate shortly after birth. What statement by the mother indicates that she understands the purpose of the injection?

A nurse is teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

While performing a physical assessment on a term neonate shortly after birth, which finding would cause the nurse to notify the healthcare provider (HCP)?