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A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse what to do when her newborn cries persistently. Which of the following strategies are appropriate for the nurse to teach the new mother about her infant?
A. Allow the newborn to continue crying.
Allowing the newborn to continue crying without attempting to soothe the baby is not an appropriate strategy for responsive parenting.
B. Keep the newborn in the center of a large crib.
Keeping the newborn in the center of a large crib without attending to the baby's needs is not responsive caregiving.
C. Carry the newborn evert time he/she cries.
Carrying the newborn every time he/she cries may not be practical or necessary, and it's important to encourage safe sleep practices.
D. Swaddle the newborn in a receiving blanket.
Swaddling the newborn in a receiving blanket can provide comfort and a sense of security, promoting sleep and reducing crying.
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Full Explanation
A. Allowing the newborn to continue crying without attempting to soothe the baby is not an appropriate strategy for responsive parenting.
B. Keeping the newborn in the center of a large crib without attending to the baby's needs is not responsive caregiving.
C. Carrying the newborn every time he/she cries may not be practical or necessary, and it's important to encourage safe sleep practices.
D. Swaddling the newborn in a receiving blanket can provide comfort and a sense of security, promoting sleep and reducing crying.
Similar Questions
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The client tells the nurse that the newborn’s maternal grandmother was born deaf and asks how to tell if her newborn hears well. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. “Look at how she looks as you when you speak. That’s a good sign.”
While visual attention to the speaker is a positive sign, routine hearing screenings provide a more accurate assessment of hearing.
B. “We do routine hearing screenings on newborns. You’ll know the results before you leave the hospital.”
Routine hearing screenings are conducted on newborns to identify hearing issues early, allowing for intervention if necessary.
C. “There is no need to worry about that. Most forms of hearing loss are not inherited.”
While most forms of hearing loss may not be inherited, it's important to assess the newborn's hearing through appropriate screenings.
D. “The best way to determine if your baby can hear is to clap your hands loudly and see if she startles.”
Startle reflex is not a reliable indicator of hearing ability, and routine screenings provide more accurate information.
Full Explanation
A. While visual attention to the speaker is a positive sign, routine hearing screenings provide a more accurate assessment of hearing.
B. Routine hearing screenings are conducted on newborns to identify hearing issues early, allowing for intervention if necessary.
C. While most forms of hearing loss may not be inherited, it's important to assess the newborn's hearing through appropriate screenings.
D. Startle reflex is not a reliable indicator of hearing ability, and routine screenings provide more accurate information.
The nurse is caring for an infant who is small for her gestational age (SGA). Which intervention is of highest priority for this infant who is at risk for hypoglycemia?
A. Ensure the infant breastfeeds in the first hour.
This intervention is correct because it provides the infant with a source of glucose and helps prevent hypoglycemia.
B. Perform a glucose test for the infant before feeding.
A glucose test alone may not provide timely intervention if hypoglycemia is detected.
C. Administer intravenous dextrose infusion within 2 hours.
Administering intravenous dextrose infusion is a rapid and effective way to address hypoglycemia, but early breastfeeding should be the priority action.
D. Ensure the infant is fed every hour for the first 24 hours.
While frequent feeding is beneficial, intravenous dextrose may be necessary for a more immediate impact.
Full Explanation
A. This intervention is correct because it provides the infant with a source of glucose and helps prevent hypoglycemia.
B. A glucose test alone may not provide timely intervention if hypoglycemia is detected.
C. Administering intravenous dextrose infusion is a rapid and effective way to address hypoglycemia, but early breastfeeding should be the priority action.
D. While frequent feeding is beneficial, intravenous dextrose may be necessary for a more immediate impact.
A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following a scheduled cesarean delivery.
Which of the following assessments is the nurse’s priority?
A. Respiratory distress
Assessing for respiratory distress is the priority as the newborn's ability to breathe independently is crucial immediately after birth.
B. Acrocyanosis.
Acrocyanosis is a common and expected finding in newborns, especially in the first few hours after birth.
C. Accidental lacerations
Accidental lacerations, while important to assess, are not as immediately critical as respiratory distress.
D. Hypothermia
While hypothermia is a concern, addressing respiratory distress takes precedence in the immediate postoperative period.
Full Explanation
A. Assessing for respiratory distress is the priority as the newborn's ability to breathe independently is crucial immediately after birth.
B. Acrocyanosis is a common and expected finding in newborns, especially in the first few hours after birth.
C. Accidental lacerations, while important to assess, are not as immediately critical as respiratory distress.
D. While hypothermia is a concern, addressing respiratory distress takes precedence in the immediate postoperative period.