The parents of a newborn are concerned that their baby continues ...

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The parents of a newborn are concerned that their baby continues to lose weight despite being held and cuddled. What should the nurse tell these parents? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Excessive handling increases caloric use.
  2. Permit the newborn to rest quietly when eyelids flutter.
  3. Constant handling increases metabolic rate.
  4. Gently flick the sole of the foot to stimulate.
  5. Avoid stimulating when eye contact is absent.

Question 2

The nurse is assisting a mother to bottle-feed her newborn, who has been crying. What should the nurse instruct the client to do before feeding the infant?
 
  1. Offer a pacifier.
  2. Burp the newborn.
  3. Unwrap the newborn.
  4. Stroke the newborn's spine and feet.

[cupcake16]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Excessive handling increases caloric use and causes fatigue, which will affect weight gain.
2. Fluttering eyelids are an indication of fatigue. When this occurs, stimulation should be stopped.
3. Excessive handling increases metabolic rate, which burns more calories.
4. When the infant appears fatigued, stimulation should stop. The parents should wait for the infant to appear alert before stimulating.
5. A subtle cue of fatigue is the loss of eye contact. The infant should be permitted to sleep or rest.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation:
1. The newborn's cries are indicative of an issue; a pacifier would not solve the problem.
2. If a newborn has been crying prior to feeding, air might have been swallowed; therefore, the newborn should be burped before feeding. Time should be taken to calm the newborn prior to feeding.
3. Unwrapping the newborn stimulates the newborn.
4. Stroking the spine and feet stimulates the newborn.

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