The nurse is planning care for a baby of African American descent born to a mother who smoked during the pregnancy. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for this baby?
1. Deficient Knowledge
2. Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
3. Readiness for Enhanced Parenting
4. Anxiety
2. Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Rationale:
The most important nursing diagnosis for the baby at this time is risk for sudden infant death syndrome. Babies of African American descent have twice the risk of sudden infant death syndrome than babies of Caucasian descent. Another risk factor is that the mother smoked during the pregnancy. Deficient knowledge, readiness for enhanced parenting, and anxiety would be diagnoses appropriate for the mother.
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