Antibiotics have been ordered for a newborn with an infection.Which of the following interventions would the nurse prepare to implement? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should prepare to obtain skin cultures to identify the infection, evaluate bilirubin levels as antibiotics can affect liver function, administer oxygen if the newborn has respiratory issues, and observe for signs of hypoglycemia as infections can affect glucose levels. Restricting parental visits is not a standard intervention for newborn infections.

Antibiotics Have Been Ordered for a Newborn with an Infection