A New Mother Asks The Nurse Why Her Infant Son Has Yellow Liquid

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A New Mother Asks The Nurse Why Her Infant Son Has Yellow Liquid

coming out of his eyes. Which explanation is correct? A . An antibiotic ointment is placed in each newborn's eyes to prevent infection. Correct B. Conjunctivitis neonatorum is common in newborns. C. This type of question should be discussed with your pediatrician. D. Most infants have drainage from their eyes which usually resolves within 2 to 3 days of life.
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A. Antibiotic ointments, such as erythromycin ointment, are placed in the lower conjunctiva of each eye to prevent chlamydia and gonorrhea (A). (B) is not a common finding in newborns. (C) is dismissing the mother's questions and may alarm the family because the nurse appears unwilling to discuss the condition. An infant may have yellow drainage related to administration of an antibiotic ointment, but it should be resolved as soon as the infant is bathed (D). Category: Maternity

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