Complications of the Newborn: Use of phototherapy Lights Pg. 244
• Place an eye mask over the newborns eyes after they are gently closed to
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the corneas and retinas.
• Avoid applying lotions or ointments to newborns because they absorb heat and
can cause burns.
• Turn off the phototherapy lights before drawing blood for testing.
• Remove newborns every 2 hours to expose all of the body surfaces to the
phototherapy lights and prevent pressure sores.
2. Nursing care of the Newborn: Newborn Safety Pg. 224
• Keep small objects out of reach of newborns.
• Provide a firm mattress for newborns to sleep on. Never put pillows, large floppy
toys, or loose plastic sheeting in crib.
• The space between the mattress and sides of the crib should be less than two
fingerbreasths.
• The slats on the crib should be no more than 2.5 inches apart.
3. Assessment of Fetal well-being: nonstress test Pg. 42
• Seat the client in a reclining chair or place in a semi-flowers or left lateral
position.
• Perform Leopold’s maneuvers to locate the fetal back.
• Apply conduction gel to the ultrasound transducer.
• Secure a Doppler transducer to the client’s abdomen over the fetal back to record
the FHR pattern.
4. Care of the postpartum client: epistomy care Pg. 154
• Apply ice packs to the client’s perineum for the first 24 to 48 hours to reduce
edema and provide anesthetic effect.
• Encourage sitz baths at a temperature of 38-40 degrees at least twice a day.
• Administer analgesia as prescribed for pain and discomfort.
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• Apply topical anesthetics to the client’s perineal area as needed or witch hazel
compress to the rectal area.
5. Nursing care of the newborn: cord care Pg. 221
• Keep the cord dry and keep the top of the diaper folded underneath it.
• Avoid submerging newborns in water until the cord falls off around 10 to 14 days
after birth. Give sponge baths until the cord falls off.
• Report any foul smelling, purulent drainage, or redness at the cord site to the
provider.
6. Nursing care of the newborn: Reinforcing teaching about elimination Pg. 221
• Inform patents that newborns should have 6 to 8 wet diapers a day with adequate
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