Question

While caring for the neonate of a human immunodeficiency virus-positive mother, the nurse prepares to administer a prescribed vitamin k intramuscular injection at 1 hour after birth. which action should the nurse do first?

Answer 1

The first action that the nurse should take is to BATHE THE NEONATE.
Typically, new born are bathe within two to four hours after their birth when their temperature have stabilized. But early or immediate bathing is recommended for the babies of HIV positive mothers in order to reduce blood exposure.