The postpartum nurse is documenting client care at the unit's front desk. During that time, several clients request assistance from the nurse. Which client need should the nurse address first?

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Newborns are a vulnerable client population, and nurses play an important role in establishing a culture of safety and preventing infant abduction. Security measures may include matching mother/newborn identification bracelets; newborn security sensors; locked perinatal units; specific uniforms for nursing staff; unit-specific badges; and hospitalwide, overhead emergency alerts (eg, code pink for infant or child abduction). Nurses should frequently educate parents about newborn safety and security procedures throughout the hospital admission and remain diligent and aware of any suspicious persons on the unit. The postpartum nurse must prioritize a quick response to any perceived or reported threat to newborn security to prevent infant abduction (Option A). (Option B) When feeding difficulties occur, hungry newborns can become frustrated and begin crying. Although distressing to parents, the nurse should address the client's needs after focusing on the security concern. (Option C) Ambulating after surgery helps to prevent deep venous thrombosis, and clients ambulating for the first time postoperatively should do so with a nurse. However, the nurse may postpone ambulation with the client until the infant abduction risk has been addressed. (Option D) The nurse should attend to medical device alarms promptly to ensure client safety; however, addressing a client's concern about a suspicious visitor is priority. Educational objective: Nurses should educate parents about newborn safety and security procedures throughout the hospital admission and remain diligent and aware of any suspicious persons on the unit. The nurse must prioritize responding to any perceived or reported threat to newborn security quickly to prevent infant abduction.

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