The Nurse Has a Routine Prescription to Administer an Injection

The nurse has a routine prescription to administer an injection of phytonadione (vitamin K) to the newborn. Before giving the medication, the nurse explains to the client that this medication will:

A) Prevent clotting abnormalities in the newborn.
B) Stimulate the liver to produce vitamin K.
C) Prevent vitamin deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins.
D) Supplement the infant, because breast milk and formula are low in vitamin K.