Which sequela should the nurse include in the teaching session ...

[Marty]

Which sequela should the nurse include in the teaching session for a parent who does not believe in medication for the treatment of the newborn's hypothyroidism?
 
  1. Heart disease
  2. Mental retardation
  3. Renal failure
  4. Thyroid storm

Question 2

During a home care visit, a couple expresses a desire for cosleeping, or sleeping in the same bed with their newborn baby. Which nursing response is most appropriate?
 
  1. Current research suggests there are no physical risks related to cosleeping, and this recommended as a healthy psychologic approach to family bonding.
  2. Cosleeping is a safe and healthy practice, as long as you make sure your baby is sleeping on the stomach.
  3. Cosleeping is considered a risk factor for SIDS, so families who practice cosleeping need to following specific safety guidelines.
  4. Cosleeping is not recommended; however, if you wish to do this, place your baby on a comforter, as opposed to directly on the mattress.

[Andromeda18]

Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation:
1. If the hypothyroidism is left untreated, the child will experience bradycardia but will not develop heart disease.
2. Untreated hypothyroidism will lead to mental retardation.
3. Untreated hypothyroidism does not lead to renal failure.
4. Thyroid storm is a complication of hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation:
1. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend cosleeping because it is considered a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
2. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend cosleeping because it is considered a risk factor for SIDS. Families who practice cosleeping require appropriate teaching measures, which include making sure the baby is sleeping on the back, not on the stomach.
3. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend cosleeping because it is considered a risk factor for SIDS. Some families and cultures, however, may still participate in this practice and thus warrant appropriate teaching measures. Cosleeping families should be counseled to follow specific safety guidelines
4. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend cosleeping because it is considered a risk factor for SIDS. Safety guidelines related to cosleeping include placing the infant on a firm mattress, never on comforters, pillows, or a waterbed.