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Assignment Normal Newborn

Julian is a healthy stable newborn at 5 minutes of life. He is on his mother’s abdomen while she
and his father are admiring him.
1. How can the nurse promote patient safety for Julian at this time?

2. Julian is now 45 minutes old. He has stayed in his mother’s arms and she has already
breastfed him successfully. His mother now gives him to the nurse in the delivery
room who brings him to the infant warmer while the mother is eating a snack. What
can the nurse do at this point to promote Julian’s patient safety?

3. Julian is now 2 hours old. He and his parents are being transferred to the motherbaby
unit where they will remain until discharge in 1 or 2 days. What can the nurse
do to promote patient safety for Julian at this time?

4. Julian is now ready for hospital discharge at 36 hours of age. His parents, although
exhausted, are happy to be bringing him home. What can the nurse do at this time to
ensure Julian’s safety?