In planning care for a new family immediately after birth, which procedure would the nurse most likely withhold for 1 hour to allow time for the family to bond with the newborn?
1. Eye prophylaxis medication
2. Drying the newborn
3. Vital signs
4. Vitamin K injection
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Rationale 1: Eye prophylaxis medication may be withheld for 1 hour following birth. This allows for eye contact between the newborn and the family, which enhances parent–newborn bonding.
Rationale 2: Drying the newborn after birth is an essential nursing intervention, and should not be withheld.
Rationale 3: Taking vital signs is an essential nursing intervention, and should not be withheld.
Rationale 4: Vitamin K usually is given within 1 hour following birth, but does not interfere with eye contact and bonding between parent and newborn.
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