Question

The nurse is preparing to assess the pulse on a newborn who has just arrived to the nursery after being cleaned in the labor and birth suite and swaddled in a blanket. which action should the nurse prioritize?

Answer 1

The first thing a nurse should do after the newborn is cleaned and swaddled, before assessing the pulse, is to observe the appearance and color of the baby. If the baby is pink, this is a healthy reaction.