The nurse is assessing a neonate’s fit in the car seat for safety. The nurse notes the parent has placed the clip snugly against the infant’s chest at the level of the armpits; the nurse cannot pinch any slack at the shoulder straps. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

“Your baby is secure in this car seat; the chest clip is in the appropriate position.”. Neonates in car seats must be secured appropriately for maximum safety. The proper position for the clip to fasten is over the ribcage, and the straps must fit snugly, with no slack over the shoulders. A clip positioned over the abdomen or below the rib cage can cause serious internal bleeding if a crash occurs. Loose straps will allow the baby to be ejected from the car seat on impact.

The nurse is assessing a neonate’s fit in the car seat for ...

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Topics: Communication & Documentation Disease Prevention Growth & Development Neonatal Care

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