Author Question: What can stroking infants who are physiologically unstable result in? a. Fewer sleep periods b. ... (Read 50 times)

bb · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What can stroking infants who are physiologically unstable result in?

a. Fewer sleep periods
b. Increased weight gain
c. Shortened hospital stay
d. Decreased oxygen saturation

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 3-week-old boy born at 29 weeks of gestation. While taking vital signs and changing his diaper after stooling, the nurse observes his color is pink but slightly mottled, his arms and legs are limp and extended, he has the hiccups

a. Stress
b. Subtle seizures
c. Preterm behaviors
d. Onset of respiratory distress

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Tactile interventions can have both positive and negative effects on neonates. For physiologically unstable infants and those who are disturbed during sleep, outcomes such as gasping, grunting, decreased oxygen saturation, apnea, and bradycardia have been observed. Fewer sleep periods are not associated with tactile stimulation in physiologically unstable infants. Increased weight gain and shortened hospital stays are positive outcomes that are observed when tactile stimulation is done at developmentally supportive times.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
These are signs of stress or fatigue in a newborn. Neonatal seizures usually have some type of repetitive movement, from twitching to rhythmic jerking movements. The behavior of a preterm infant may be inactive and listless. Respiratory distress is exhibited by retractions and nasal flaring.