The nurse taking the history of a child with esophageal atresia ...

[armygirl]

The nurse taking the history of a child with esophageal atresia (EA) notes a significant maternal factor, which is that the mother:
 
  a. Smoked during the pregnancy
  b. Is diabetic
  c. Had polyhydramnios during the pregnancy
  d. Is a twin

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a new mother how to reduce tension in the newborn and infant. Which of the following activities will the nurse recommend?
 
  a. giving the breast or bottle so that the baby falls asleep with warm milk
  b. talking softly, singing, and gentle stroking
  c. swinging the baby in the air, holding the neck secure
  d. bouncing the child on the knee

[alexisweber49]

Answer to Question 1

C
Polyhydramnios may be an indicator for a gastrointestinal defect in the baby.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Giving the breast or bottle so that the baby falls asleep with warm milk will lead to caries, and is not the activity the nurse will recommend.
B Correct. Talking to infants slowly, singing lullabies, moving them gently and carefully, and rocking and cuddling are ways to help infants reduce tension.
C Incorrect. Swinging the baby in the air, holding the neck secure will not reduce tension, but will induce fear in the newborn and infant; this is definitely not the activity the nurse will recommend.
D Incorrect. Bouncing the child on the knee if done gently and carefully is not the activity the nurse will recommend, as holding the infant closely and cuddling is preferred.

[armygirl]

TYSM

[irishcancer18]

Excellent