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yoroshambo

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The parents of an infant born at 27 weeks are at the bedside of the baby. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse is performing an assessment of the newborn's respiratory status.
 
  The mother says, Stop it You're hurting our baby You pressed so hard on the stethoscope that you left marks on his skin The nurse understands: A. The mother does not know how to use a stethoscope.
   B. Is experiencing anger and is directing the anger at the nurse.
   C. Is in denial of her infant's unstable condition.
   D. Is probably overly tired and therefore irritable.

Question 2

The parents of a preterm newborn desire to visit their baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Which of the following statements by the nurse will support the parents as they visit their newborn?
 
  A. Stroking the newborn will help with stimulation.
   B. Visits must be scheduled between feedings.
   C. The baby's grandparents should not visit.
   D. Talking could startle the baby.



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Liddy

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


tuate

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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