The nurse is preparing to give an injection of vitamin K to a newborn. Which considerations would be appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Administer a dose of 0.5 to 1 mg within 1 hour of birth.
2. Administer the injection subcutaneously.
3. Use a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle for the injection.
4. Protect the medication bottle from light.
5. Give vitamin K prior to a circumcision procedure.
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. 0.5 to 1 mg is the correct dosage for vitamin K.
3. 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is the right size needle to use.
4. Vitamin K must be kept away from light.
5. A prophylactic injection of vitamin K1 is given to prevent hemorrhage, which can occur because of low prothrombin levels in the first few days of life.
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