newborn careplan

newborns are not able to maintain a stable body temperature so are at risk for hypothermia--that's why they are kept wrapped in blankets. their respiratory systems are not fully developed either which makes them subject to gas exchange and airway problems. not every baby takes well to feeding at first whether it is breast feeding or formula feeding and is at risk for dehydration and constipation. if the mother's labor was prolonged or she had an infection at the time of delivery, the baby is at risk for infection. any baby who was born lady partslly suffered physical trauma coming through the birth canal and may have an injury--a thorough assessment needs to be done for possible fractures of the clavicle, skull or the arms and legs. if the baby has to be put under bili-lights he is at risk for injury to the skin from the light.