The nurse is caring for four newborns during their...

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The nurse is caring for four newborns during their shift in the unit. After performing an assessment, which newborn should the nurse see first?

A 48-hour old newborn that has not yet passed meconium.

A 3-day old infant with mild jaundice and a bilirubin of 3 mg/dL [0.3-1 mg/dL, 3-17 µmol/L].

A 3-hour old infant that has just passed meconium.

A 5-day old infant with a positive Babinski reflex.

✔ Correct Answer:

A 48-hour old newborn that has not yet passed meconium.