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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A mother refused a prophylactic agent as treatment for her newborn’s eyes. The nurse’s best response to this should be:
  1. This is a legal requirement that must be done.”
  2. “This is really for the baby’s good.”
  3. “It is best that you discuss this with your pediatrician.”
  4. “You’ll have to sign an informed consent to refuse the treatment.”
Explanation
Answer - D - The nurse’s best response to this would be, “You’ll have to sign an informed consent to refuse the treatment.” This is a required intervention when legally mandated eye treatment is refused.
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