Dаy 11430:Assumed cаre оf newbоrn fоllowing vаginal birth at 1357. Newborn has a 2 cm birth injury laceration on their forehead following artificial rupture of membranes. Area cleaned with saline and gauze. No bleeding noted. Bacitracin applied as prescribed. Milia to nose and facial cheeks bilaterally. Three-vessel cord moist and clamped. Diaper on. Returned to skin to skin with parent. Newborn breastfeeding. Strong latch for 10 min on each side. Voided x 1. Meconium stool noted. Day 21430:Laceration on forehead healing, barely visible. Scaly areas of cradle cap noted on the newborn's scalp. Milia, newborn rash and multiple small nail scratches noted on newborn's face. Filed nails and applied socks to newborn's hands. Newborn is swaddled and sleeping in the bassinet at the parent's bedside. Heart rate 140/minRespiratory rate 36/minTemperature 36.6° C (97.9° F) 1500:Planning for discharge early this evening. Parents requested circumcision. Witnessed informed consent and assisted provider with gomco clamp procedure. Administered sucrose drops via pacifier and swaddled newborn. Newborn is sleeping in the bassinet at the parent's bedside. 1530:Diaper check. Removed gauze from penis. Newborn voided a large stream of urine when diaper was off. A few small drops of blood noted on circumcision site. Provided circumcision care and diapered the newborn. 1600: Intake: Breastfed 20 to 30 min x 7 Output: Voided x 6. Meconium stool x 2. Transitional stool x 3. Heart rate 138/minRespiratory rate 40/minTemperature 36.9° C (98.4° F)Discharge prescription received. Reinforced education to the parents regarding newborn bathing and skin care. Place a HOTSPOT on the Anticipated or Contraindicated for the Newborn
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