Prior to conducting the initial assessment of a newborn, the nurse reviews the mother's prenatal record and the delivery record to obtain information concerning possible risk factors for the infant and to anticipate the impact of these factors
on the infant's ability to successfully transition to the extrauterine environment. Which information is pertinent to this assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Drug or alcohol use by the father
2. Infectious disease screening results
3. Maternal history of gestational diabetes
4. Prolonged rupture of the membranes
5. Maternal use of prenatal vitamins
2,3,4
Rationale 1: Drug or alcohol use by the mother, not the father, is an important risk factor that could cause withdrawal symptoms in the infant after birth.
Rationale 2: The results of an infectious disease screening could determine that the infant might need isolation, antimicrobial medication, or further assessment.
Rationale 3: Gestational diabetes puts the newborn at risk for certain problems.
Rationale 4: Prolonged rupture of the membranes can result in the newborn's developing an infection or other problems that will necessitate special care.
Rationale 5: Use of prenatal vitamins is not a risk factor but a benefit for the newborn.
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