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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

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Prior to discharging baby Leo home from the neonatal intensive care unit, he is left on the changing table alone while his mother is taking a shower. What should the neonatal care nurse do?
  1. Nothing he is safe.
  2. Place him on the floor
  3. Explain to mother that he should not be left alone.
  4. Both B and C
Explanation
Answer: C - The neonatal nurse in this case should explain to the mother baby Leo should not be left alone as he could easily fall off the changing table. Placing him on the floor is not a good option either as he could easily be stepped on or bang into things.
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