Which of the following guidelines should the nurse implement to prevent the abduction of a newborn from the hospital?

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Infants should be transported in the hallways only in their cribs. In many facilities babies are cared for in the mother's room, rather than a well-baby nursery. Infants need to spend time with the parents to facilitate the bonding process and facilitate learning. It is impossible for one nurse to be on call for one mother and baby for the entire shift; therefore the parents need to be able to identify all of the staff that will be caring for them. Most maternity units have special identification badges unique to that area. All patients should be oriented to these identification badges.

Which of the Following Guidelines Should the Nurse Implement to Prevent