Author Question: The nurse reminds the parent of a 2-month-old infant who is being fed through a G-button that a ... (Read 71 times)

chandani · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse reminds the parent of a 2-month-old infant who is being fed through a G-button that a source of comfort for the child would be to:

a. Hold the baby in an upright position while being fed
b. Place small chips of ice in the infant's mouth
c. Offer a pacifier frequently
d. Moisten the lips with Vaseline

Question 2

The nurse is prepared to give the basic medications that are given to all newborns in most states, which are: (Select all that apply.)

a. Vitamin C
b. Hepatitis B vaccine
c. Iron supplement
d. Erythromycin ointment to the eyes
e. Vitamin K (Aquamephyton)

wuly · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Sucking brings comfort and relief from tension. Because a baby being fed by artificial means will not be sucking nourishment, pacifiers provide that satisfaction.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
All newborns receive vitamin K, hepatitis B, and erythromycin ointment to the eyes.