The nurse accepts an infant from the delivery room and does which of the following until the baby is bathed?
1. Performs hand hygiene before and after caring for the baby.
2. Monitors the baby's vital signs, checking temperature frequently.
3. Performs umbilical care.
4. Wears gloves.
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Rationale: The infant is considered potentially hazardous due to maternal secretions, so the nurse should wear gloves until after the infant is bathed. The remaining activities are done before and after the bath.
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