A parent asks why infants have so many soft stools. The nurse ...

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A parent asks why infants have so many soft stools. The nurse explains that this is caused by infants:
 
  a. secreting proportionately more fluids and absorbing less fluids than adults do
  b. having a totally liquid diet with no bulk or solids of any kind
  c. having a more sensitive bowel with greater peristaltic waves after any intake
  d. needing to take milk at such frequent intervals with stools following intake intervals

Question 2

A new parent is interested in learning how to provide a safe and secure environment for the new infant. The nurse provides which of the following suggestions:
 
  a. Keep the child at home as much as possible
  b. Limit exposure to new sights and sounds
  c. A change of environment can provide stimulation
  d. Leave the child constantly in the crib or playpen

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Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. Infants have so many soft stools because they secrete proportionately more fluids and absorb less fluids than adults due to having a proportionately shorter large intestine.
B Incorrect. Infants do not have so many soft stools because they have a totally liquid diet with no bulk or solids of any kind.
C Incorrect. Infants do not have so many soft stools because they have a more sensitive bowel with greater peristaltic waves after any intake.
D Incorrect. Infants do not have so many soft stools because they need to take milk at such frequent intervals with stools following intake intervals.

Answer to Question 2

C
Both the child and the parent can benefit from a change of environment. The baby should be stimulated with new sights and sounds to aid in development. The baby should be held often and should not be left constantly in a crib or playpen.