Author Question: What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a 6-month-old infant in the emergency department? ... (Read 81 times)

aabwk4 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a 6-month-old infant in the emergency department?

a. Distract the infant with noise or bright lights.
b. Avoid warming the infant.
c. Remove any pacifiers from the baby.
d. Encourage the parent to hold the infant.

Question 2

An important aspect about storage of breast milk is that it

a. Can be frozen for up to 2 months
b. Should be stored only in glass bottles
c. Can be thawed and refrozen
d. Can be kept refrigerated for 48 hours

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A Distraction with noise or bright lights is most appropriate for a preschool-age
child.
B In an emergency health care facility, it is important to keep infants warm.
C Infants use pacifiers to comfort themselves; therefore the pacifier should not be
taken away.
D Parents should be encouraged to hold the infant as much as possible while in the
emergency department. Having the parent hold the infant may help to calm the
child.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Frozen milk should be kept for 1 month only.
B Antibodies in the milk will adhere to glass bottles. Only rigid polypropylene
plastic containers should be used.
C It should not be refrozen.
D If used within 48 hours after being refrigerated, breast milk will maintain its full
nutritional value.