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nenivikky

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The mother of an infant born prematurely tells the nurse, The baby is irritable. She cries during diaper changes and feedings. Can you make some suggestions about what I should do to soothe her?
 
  What is the most appropriate recommendation to help this parent?
 
  a.
  Play the radio or TV while you feed the infant.
  b.
  Put the infant in a room with sunlight.
  c.
  Wrap the infant snugly when you hold them.
  d.
  Change the infant's position quickly.

Question 2

A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash. What is the best action the nurse would advise the parent to implement?
 
  a. Use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area.
  b. Apply a protective ointment on the area. c.
  Change the infant's diaper less frequently.
  d. Keep the diaper area covered all of the time.


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Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

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

ANS: C
A strategy that may be helpful is to swaddle the infant snugly in a light blanket with extremities flexed and hands near the face.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A protective ointment can be applied when the skin in the diaper area appears pink and irritated.


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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