What type of care is needed by a normal infant? Primary care at a level 1 clinic Special care if the infant is born in a level 2 hospital

What type of care is needed by a normal infant? Primary care at a level 1 clinic Special care if the infant is born in a level 2 hospital The infant does not need medical or nursing care Care in hospital After birth a normal infant should: Go to the nursery for 2 hours so the mother can rest Go to the nursery for the first 6 hours to be observed Be given to the mother Be placed in a cot in the labour ward to keep it warm When should a normal infant receive the first bath? Immediately after delivery Before the infant leaves the labour ward Only after 1 week Before the infant is discharged home What routine cord care is needed? Cover the cord with a dry dressing Put surgical spirits (alcohol) or chlorhexidine solution on the cord Place chloromycetin ointment on the cord Place antibiotic powder on the cord What is the clinical significance of a white vaginal discharge in a newborn infant? It indicates a vaginal infection caused by Trichomonas It should be treated with antibiotics It is a sign of congenital syphilis It is normal