Safe, Effective Care Environment
56. A nurse prepares a hospital room for the pending admission of a 1-week-old infant with hyperbilirubinemia. Which piece of equipment would be best suited for this infant?
Safe, Effective Care Environment
56. A nurse prepares a hospital room for the pending admission of a 1-week-old infant with hyperbilirubinemia. Which piece of equipment would be best suited for this infant?
Test-Taking Tip
Think about the possible treatments for a child with hyperbilirubinemia. Since the child will likely receive phototherapy, the equipment must be suited for this treatment.
Content Area: Child Health, Hematological; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Safety and Infection Control/Safe Use of Equipment
Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Answer 1 is correct because the infant will likely be receiving phototherapy, which requires the baby to be unclothed. The isolette allows the baby to be in a closed, temperature-regulated environment. Answer 2 is incorrect because the open crib will put the infant at risk for alterations in body temperature, and the phototherapy should be applied through a shield such as plastic to minimize ultraviolet radiation exposure. Answer 3 is incorrect because a hospital bed is unsafe for an infant. Answer 4 is incorrect because the bassinette will put the infant at risk for alterations in body temperature, and the phototherapy should be applied through a shield such as plastic to minimize ultraviolet radiation exposure.
