What should be included in the care for a neonate who was diagnosed with pertussis?
a. Monitoring hemoglobin level
b. Hearing test before discharge
c. Serial platelet counts
d. Treatment of all close contacts with a prophylactic antibiotic
D
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A Pertussis does not affect the hemoglobin level.
B A complication of pertussis is not hearing impairment.
C Pertussis does not affect platelets.
D Erythromycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin is given to all close contacts for
the child diagnosed with pertussis.
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