a woman who is positive for hepatitis b has just given birth to a newborn. what precaution(s) will the nurse take in caring for the mother and newborn? select all that apply.

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All infants born to HBV-infected mothers should receive hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours of birth.

How do you care for a newborn whose mom was hepatitis B positive?

Administer single-antigen hepatitis B vaccine (0.5 mL, IM) preferably in the delivery room and within 12 hours of birth. 2. Per medical order, administer HBIG (0.5mL, IM) at a particular site from the vaccine within 12 hours of birth preferably in the delivery room.

What happens if the mother is Hep B positive?

Hepatitis B can be quickly passed from a pregnant woman with hepatitis B to her baby at birth. This can happen during vaginal delivery or a c-section. If you have hepatitis B, healthcare providers can give your baby a set of shots at birth to prevent your baby from getting infected.

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