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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A nurse is teaching a patient about the care of a female newborn. It is a priority to teach the patient to notify the health care provider if which of the following is noted in the infant?
  1. Vomiting after feeding
  2. More than four bowel movements per day
  3. Vaginal discharge
  4. Fever above 100°F
Explanation
Answer - D - It is a priority to teach the patient to notify the health care provider if a fever above 100°F is noted in the infant. Even slight elevation of temperature in a newborn indicates acute infection. This situation needs to be reported to a health care provider.
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