A patient delivers a term neonate and expresses concern about the reason for giving the neonate an injection. Which information from the nurse is accurate?

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Vitamin K is necessary for the activation of clotting factors in the blood, which helps prevent excessive bleeding. Neonates have low levels of vitamin K and are at risk of hemorrhage if not given a vitamin K injection shortly after birth. While breast milk does contain some vitamin K, it is not enough to prevent hemorrhage in neonates. Additionally, while mothers can pass some vitamin K to their fetus, it is not enough to meet the newborn's needs.

A Patient Delivers a Term Neonate and Expresses Concern About