The nursery nurse is admitting a newborn whose mother had tested positive for hepatitis B (HBV). What is a priority action the nurse would perform for this infant? Monitoring for signs and symptoms of HBV. Testing the infant for HBV within 24 hours of birth. Implementing strict isolation precautions for the infant. Administering hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) within 12 hours of birth.
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