Understanding What is the role of the nurse in the vitamin K program?
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Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) is a life-threatening, but largely preventable, condition in newborns, and the nurse's role in the vitamin K program is central to its prevention. A single intramuscular injection at birth is the most effective way to prevent VKDB, and nurses are often the primary healthcare providers responsible for its safe and timely administration.
