The mother of a newborn African American infant asks the nursery nurse, “Why did you give my baby a vitamin K injection?” Which statement is the nurse’s best response? 1. “It will help protect your...

The mother of a newborn African American infant asks the nursery nurse, “Why did you give my baby a vitamin K injection?” Which statement is the nurse’s best response?

1. “It will help protect your child from getting sickle cell anemia.”

2. “Your baby’s gut is sterile, and this will help the blood to clot.”

3. “This will help prevent your baby from becoming jaundiced.”

4. “Vitamin K will help your infant’s ability to fight off infection.”