Which of the following statements made by the mother of an infant ...

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Which of the following statements made by the mother of an infant who is born severely cognitively challenged indicates an appropriate understanding of her infant's long-term needs?
 
  A) I know that once my child begins school, she will catch up with other children.
  B) I realize that my child will need all of my attention for the rest of her life.
  C) I understand my child will grow up but needs to develop as much independence as possible.
  D) I realize that my child will need close supervision once she becomes sexually active.

Question 2

All of the following statements concerning physiologic jaundice are true except:
 
  1. neonatal jaundice is common but kernicterus is rare.
  2. the appearance of jaundice during the first 24 hours or beyond day 7 indicates a pathologic process.
  3. because jaundice may not appear before discharge, parents need instruction on how to assess it and when to call for medical help.
  4. breastfed babies have a lower incidence of jaundice.

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

4
1. Incorrect. Neonatal jaundice occurs in 60 of newborns; the complication called kernic-terus is rare.
2. Incorrect. Jaundice in the first 24 hours or hanging on past day 7 is cause for medical concern.
3. Incorrect. Parents need to know how to assess jaundice.
4. Correct. Breastfeeding is associated with increased incidence of jaundice.