Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has jaundice and a new prescription for phototherapy.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct action is C: Close the newborn's eyes before applying eyepatches. This is important to prevent irritation and protect the newborn's eyes during the application of eyepatches. Closing the eyes reduces the risk of foreign particles entering the eyes. Providing glucose water (A) is unnecessary and can lead to potential issues. Turning the newborn every 4 hours (B) is a general care practice but not relevant to the specific scenario. Applying hydrating lotion (D) before treatment is not necessary for applying eyepatches and may interfere with the adherence of the patches.