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Narutooooo Narutooooo
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Immediately after the forceps-assisted birth of an infant, the nurse should
 
  a. Assess the infant for signs of trauma.
  b. Give the infant prophylactic antibiotics.
  c. Apply a cold pack to the infant's scalp.
  d. Measure the circumference of the infant's head.
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A Forceps delivery can result in local irritation, bruising, or lacerations of the fetal
scalp.
B Prophylactic antibiotics are not necessary with a forceps delivery.
C This would put the infant at risk for cold stress and would be contraindicated.
D Measuring the circumference of the head is part of the initial nursing assessment.
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