Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth.For which of the following reasons should the nurse delay the instillation of antibiotic ophthalmic ointment?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A. Delaying the instillation of antibiotic ophthalmic ointment helps facilitate bonding between the newborn and parent. This is important because the initial moments after birth are crucial for establishing a strong emotional connection between the newborn and the parent, which can have long-lasting positive effects on the child's development. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the weight of the newborn, identifying infection, and mode of delivery do not directly impact the need to delay the instillation of the ointment for bonding purposes.