Why is vitamin K given to newborns at birth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
- Step 1: Newborns have low vitamin K stores, so a dose prevents bleeding.
- Step 2: It is given as an injection.
Answer
To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
Why not the others: It does not prevent jaundice, rickets or poor growth.
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