The nurse will prepare to give which preparation to a newborn upon arrival in the nursery after delivery?

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Vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON) is typically given to newborns shortly after birth to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Newborns are typically deficient in vitamin K because they have not yet developed the intestinal bacteria needed to produce it. Vitamin B₁ (thiamine) is not typically given to newborns. Vitamin D (calciferol) and folic acid may be given to newborns as needed, but they are not routinely given upon arrival in the nursery.

The Nurse Will Prepare to Give Which Preparation to a Newborn