Question

A newborn is admitted to the nursery 15 minutes after birth. He is moderately cyanotic, has a mottled trunk and active movement of the extremities. He is loosely wrapped in a cotton blanket. What is the priority nursing assessment for this newborn?

Answer 1

You would check for
1. the umbilical stump for bleeding
2. the baby's temperature
3. for visible abnormalities
4. for patent airway