A nurse is reviewing the safety plan for preventing newborn abduction with newly licensed nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. Instruct the client to carry the newborn in their arms when going to the nursery: Carrying a newborn to the nursery without security measures increases the risk of abduction. Infants should always be transported in a secure bassinet or by authorized staff using the hospital’s safety protocols. B. Remove the electronic security sensor when the newborn is in the client's room: The electronic security sensor is essential for monitoring the newborn’s location within the hospital. Removing it defeats the purpose of the abduction prevention system and is unsafe. C. Apply identification bands after the newborn's first bath: Identification bands should be applied immediately after birth to ensure accurate identification from the start. Waiting until after the first bath delays verification and increases risk for misidentification or abduction. D. Discourage family from posting photos of the newborn on social media: Sharing identifiable information or images online can inadvertently alert potential abductors to the newborn’s presence. Families should be advised to limit social media exposure until the infant’s safety can be ensured.