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Title: The nurse administers vitamin K to the newborn for which reason? Post by: l.k.2222 on Feb 6, 2018 The nurse administers vitamin K to the newborn for which reason?
a. Most mothers have a diet deficient in vitamin K, which results in the infant's being deficient. b. Vitamin K prevents the synthesis of pro-thrombin in the liver and must be given by injection. c. Bacteria that synthesize vitamin K are not present in the newborn's intestinal tract. d. The supply of vitamin K is inadequate for at least 3 to 4 months, and the newborn must be supplemented. Title: The nurse administers vitamin K to the newborn for which reason? Post by: helpmeacm on Feb 6, 2018 Content hidden
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