Prior to conducting the initial assessment of a newborn, the nurse reviews the mother's prenatal record and the delivery record to obtain information concerning possible risk factors for the infant and to anticipate the impact of these factors on the
infant's ability to successfully transition to the extrauterine environment. Which information is pertinent to this assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Drug or alcohol use by the father
2. Infectious disease screening results
3. Maternal history of gestational diabetes
4. Prolonged rupture of the membranes
5. Maternal use of prenatal vitamins
2, 3, 4
Explanation: 2. Infectious disease screening results help to determine if the infant is also at risk of obtaining any infectious diseases.
3. Gestational diabetes is a risk factor for the newborn.
4. Prolonged rupture of the membranes is a possible risk factor for the infant.
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