Question 69  An infant born 10 minutes ago after a normal vaginal delivery had Apgar scores of 91 and 105. Infant vital signs are: axillary temperature 37.0°C, respiratory rate 50bpm and heart rate is 120bpm. The mother's vital signs are: BP 124/82, HR 70, RR 14, T 36.7˚C. Her fundus is firm, midline and at umbilicus. Which action is most appropriate for the RN to take at this time?  Question 69 options:   Assist the mother to the bathroom to void    Place the baby in an isolette for warmth    Place the baby on the mother's chest for skin-to-skin-contact    Arrange for transfer of the baby to the neonatal intensive care unit

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An infant born 10 minutes ago after a normal vaginal delivery had Apgar scores of 91 and 105. Infant vital signs are: axillary temperature 37.0°C, respiratory rate 50bpm and heart rate is 120bpm. The mother's vital signs are: BP 124/82, HR 70, RR 14, T 36.7˚C. Her fundus is firm, midline and at umbilicus. Which action is most appropriate for the RN to take at this time? 

Question 69 options:

 

Assist the mother to the bathroom to void 

 

Place the baby in an isolette for warmth 

 

Place the baby on the mother's chest for skin-to-skin-contact 

 

Arrange for transfer of the baby to the neonatal intensive care unit 

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