A nurse has brought a newborn to his mother's room. What action by the nurse takes priority?
A.
Asking the mother her full name and her birth date
B.
Comparing the baby to a photograph on the mother's bedside table
C.
Having the mother wash her hands before taking the baby
D.
Matching the information on the mother's and baby's wristbands
ANS: D
The safety and security of the infant must be maintained at all times. When bringing the baby to the mother, the nurse ensures proper identification by comparing and matching information on both the mother's and the baby's identification band. Having the mother wash her hands before taking the baby is a good practice to reduce the risk of infection, but security takes priority.
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