A nurse is providing information about newborn security to the parents of a newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

Choice A rationale Limiting visitors solely to immediate family is a hospital policy matter and while it may reduce traffic, it does not directly address the active physical security measures necessary to prevent infant abduction, which relies on a multi-faceted approach including staff vigilance, electronic systems, and parent education. Choice B rationale Sending the newborn to the nursery is a practice that increases the distance between the parent and the infant, potentially decreasing immediate parental observation and vigilance. Current best practices emphasize "rooming-in" to keep the newborn at the bedside, promoting bonding and constant parental awareness of the infant's whereabouts. Choice C rationale Checking identification badges of staff is a critical, active security measure that empowers parents as the final checkpoint in infant protection, ensuring only authorized and verifiable personnel handle the newborn. This reduces the risk of abduction by individuals impersonating hospital staff. Choice D rationale The electronic monitoring band is a vital part of the hospital's security system, often triggering an alarm if the infant is moved near an exit or beyond a designated area. Removing this band at any time, even for bathing, compromises the continuous electronic surveillance and increases the risk of abduction.