You are called to a private home for a baby that is unresponsive. the 6-month-old infant was found by the mother who reports, "she went to wake the baby up from her nap at the usual time". the child is breathing but unresponsive. what is your most important action in this case?

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Kennedi Wiley

4 March, 08:08

You are called to a private home for a baby that is unresponsive. the 6-month-old infant was found by the mother who reports, "she went to wake the baby up from her nap at the usual time". the child is breathing but unresponsive. what is your most important action in this case?

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Donte Arias · Answer 1

The first and foremost step is to explain the situation to the mother and get consent to take the appropriate course of action.

Because the infant is a minor and the guardian of the infant is available, consent should first be requested. In order to obtain consent for treatment or further diagnosis, you should share the information that you have gathered with the mother.