Behavioral cues must be used to assess for the presence of pain in infants. Which of the following behaviors suggests pain in a 2-month-old infant?
A) Decreased intake with each feeding
B) Sleeping longer during naps
C) Crying when put on abdomen
D) Continued crying after diaper change and being fed
Question 2
You are going to help a new mother begin breastfeeding. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Encouraging her to lie on her side and help the baby become wide awake by talking to him
B) Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his cheek next to you to encourage him to suck
C) Stressing that breastfeeding is a normal process so she should need almost no help with learning it
D) Cautioning her not to allow the infant to grasp the areola of her breast to prevent soreness
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