In the United States,the en face position is preferred immediately after birth.Which actions by the nurse can facilitate this process? (Select all that apply. )
A) Washing both the infant's face and the mother's face
B) Placing the infant on the mother's abdomen or breast with their heads on the same plane
C) Dimming the lights
D) Delaying the instillation of prophylactic antibiotic ointment in the infant's eyes
E) Placing the infant in the grandmother's arms

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Placing the infant on the mother's abdomen or breast with their heads on the same plane, dimming the lights, and delaying the instillation of prophylactic antibiotic ointment in the infant's eyes all help facilitate the en face position by promoting bonding and allowing the mother and infant to make eye contact.

In the United States,the En Face Position Is Preferred Immediately