Baby’s Assessment/Findings
T = 97.8 F axillary
BP = 58/38 mean 48 Left leg P = 136
RR = 42
O2 Sat = 99% (room air) right hand
Activity: Quiet, awake
Fontanelles soft and flat
Eyes symmetrical
Nares patent
Clavicles intact
Heart sounds: Regular
Lung sounds: Clear
Bowel sounds: Active
Extremities: Flexed, with good tone
Pulses: 2+ and equal (brachial &femoral)
Reflexes: Moro, suck, gag, rooting, palmer& plantar grasp, Babinski, present
No hip click noted
Spine intact
- The newborn was given Vitamin K IM.
- What is the appropriate dose for the baby?
- What size needle (gauge & length) would be appropriate touse?
- What site would you use?
- How would you locate this site?
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