Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn receiving phytonadioneA nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A 25-gauge needle is appropriate for phytonadione to minimize trauma, unlike deltoid use (vastus lateralis preferred), delayed timing (within 1 hour), or checking Rh factor (irrelevant).