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    ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    A nurse is providing teaching about newborn safety to a client who is being admitted for induction of labor.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleChecking the identification badge ensures the individual removing the baby is authorized, reducing the risk of abduction. This is a recommended safety practice in hospital settings to protect newborns.Choice B rationaleIncluding photos in public birth announcements on social media increases the risk of identity theft or child abduction. It is not recommended as part of newborn safety measures.Choice C rationaleAllowing the baby to sleep on the bed without supervision risks accidental injury, such as falls or suffocation. Safe sleep practices emphasize supervised, separate sleeping areas.Choice D rationaleNurses are instructed to transport newborns in bassinets rather than in their arms to minimize risks such as drops, maintaining higher safety standards in hospital environments.

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