Vitamin K Newborn Question

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Had my first maternity test today and won't find out till Saturday the results.

One question I can't seem to forget:

It asked about therapeutic intervention for newborn. I narrowed it down to two answers:

Put a cap on the newborn or Give Vitamin K injection?

What is the correct answer?

Thanks!!!

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Need more info, because the answer depends on what the question was specifically asking about...

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It was asking for which therapeutic intervention would you do for newborn right after birth. Most of my classmates picked putting on a cap because of heat loss, but I put Vitamin K as the answer. I just hope i didn't change my answer b/c I think Vitamin K was the answer.

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Immediately after birth, you would dry the infant and put on a cap to prevent heat loss. Skin to skin contact with mom is also good for thermo-regulation, or wrapping the baby, if mom is not able to hold him.

Vit. K can safely be delayed until after stabilization and bonding have taken place.

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