During labor, the fetus was in a brow presentation, but after a prolonged labor, the fetus converted to face presentation, and was delivered vaginally with forceps assist. The nurse should explain to the parents that:
1. The infant will need to be observed for meconium aspiration.
2. Facial edema and head molding will subside in a few days.
3. The infant will have prophylactic antibiotics.
4. Breastfeeding will need to be delayed for a day or two.
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Rationale:
1. There is no mention of meconium-stained fluid that would cause the nurse to assess for meconium aspiration.
2. Any facial edema and head molding that result from the use of forceps at birth will subside in a few days.
3. There is no reason to delay breastfeeding or to place the infant on antibiotics.
4. There is no reason to delay breastfeeding or to place the infant on antibiotics.
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