Question

A client gives birth to a full-term newborn with an 8/9 Apgar score. Place the initial nursing care actions in order of their priority.
1. Perform physical assessment.
2. Place infant skin to skin.
3. Instill antibiotic prophylaxis and administer vitamin K.
4. Apply identification band to mother and infant.

Answer 1

1. Place infant skin to skin
2. Perform physical assessment
3. Administer Vitamin K and antibiotics
4. Wristbands for mother and child