In: Nursing
Newborn Safety Julian is a healthy stable newborn at 5 minutes of life. He is on his mother’s abdomen while she and his father are admiring him.
How can the nurse promote patient safety for Julian at this time?
the nurse should assess the neonate as well as the mother to avoid falling or dropped of the child while on the abdomen.CAREFUL NURSING ASSESSMENT REQUIRES TO ENSURE SAFETY OF MOTHER AND BABY.
assess the mother for her specific needs, fatigue, level of pain and knowledge of infant safety measures.
the nurse should be in constant attendance to care for mother and baby during this time to promote maternal - infant attachment and breastfeeding in a safe setting where the nurse insures the baby is warm and able to breath without obstruction.
encourage mother and baby to stay together.
advise the father to be with the mother and should not move if the nurse is not around.
provide physical and emotional support to the parents.
explain the parents how to minimize risk of the baby falling and the danger of baby injury.
be sure to balance policies for keeping new mother and baby together with principles of safe care.
provide a safe environment and privacy.