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Starlight · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for the hospitalized neonate?

a. Assign the neonate to a room with other neonates.
b. Provide play activities in the hospital room.
c. Offer the neonate a pacifier between feedings.
d. Request that parents bring a security object from home.

Question 2

Parents are expressing concerned about their preschooler's current sleep habits, which were disrupted by a recent hospitalization, stating that the child now awakens frequently at night. Which response by the nurse best addresses this problem?

a. Regressive behavior after a hospitalization is normal and is usually short term.
b. The child is probably expressing anger.
c. Egocentric behavior often manifests itself when the child is left alone to sleep.
d. The child is probably feeling pain and needs further evaluation.

Kaytorgator · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The neonate needs opportunities for nonnutritive sucking and oral stimulation with a pacifier. The neonate is not aware of other children. The choice of roommate will not affect the neonate socially. It is important for older children to room with similar-age children. Formal play activities would not be relevant for the neonate. Having parents bring a security object from home is applicable to older children.

Answer to Question 2

A
Regression is manifested in a variety of ways, is normal, and usually is short term. Nighttime waking is not associated with anger. Egocentric behavior is not an explanation for nighttime waking. More information is needed before an assessment of pain can be made.