Maternal Newborn Nursing Test Practice Test
Maternal Newborn Nursing Test Newborn Pharmacology and Procedures
Why is vitamin K (phytonadione) administered to the newborn at birth?
Select your answer
A
Newborns have low vitamin K stores and lack intestinal flora to produce it, placing them at risk for hemorrhagic disease
B
To prevent neonatal jaundice
C
To boost the newborn's immune system
D
To prevent Group B Streptococcus infection
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