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Cooldude101

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A nurse has administered an analgesic to a premature infant in pain. What assessment would indicate to the nurse that the baby's pain is improving?
 
  A.
  Crunching the forehead
  B.
  Keeps eyes tightly closed
  C.
  Shallow respirations
  D.
  Sleeps after feeding

Question 2

A nurse assesses a premature infant and finds shearing injuries to the infant's arms and legs. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  Apply emollient lotion to the skin.
  B.
  Assess the baby for pain.
  C.
  Order hypoallergenic crib linens.
  D.
  Place sheepskin under the baby.


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Ahnyah

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Signs of pain in the infant include crunching the forehead, closing the eyes tightly, having shallow respirations, and experiencing altered sleep cycles. This baby is sleeping after a feeding, which is a normal sleep pattern, and thus indicates the pain is improving.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Skin breakdown due to rubbing and shearing is a common occurrence in a baby with unrelieved pain. The nurse should first assess the baby for pain and treat accordingly. Emollient should not be used on open skin. Hypoallergenic linens are not warranted. Sheepskin may or may not be helpful, but the best action is to assess and treat any pain.


Cooldude101

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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