Because of the sterile nature of a newborn's digestive tract, the nurse should:
a. placed all newborns in isolation.
b. administer parenteral vitamin C.
c. administer parenteral vitamin K.
d. monitor the newborn's prothrobin level.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing measure.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing measure.
C Correct: Because a newborn's intestines lack normal flora, vitamin K is deficient.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing measure.
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