A mother asks the nurse why her baby needs to have a vitamin K (Aquamephyton) injection. The nurse should inform the mother that vitamin K:

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The nurse should inform the mother that vitamin K prevents bleeding problems. A single parenteral dose of vitamin K given soon after birth prevents hemorrhagic disorder. Vitamin K is produced in the gastrointestinal tract soon after microorganisms are introduced.

A Mother Asks the Nurse Why Her Baby Needs to Have