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Collmarie · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is planning developmental care for a preterm infant in the neonatal intensive care unit. Which interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A) Provide audio stimulation with the use of music.
B) Stop procedures if the infant shows signs of distress.
C) Provide a nest with blankets to provide a sense of security.
D) Provide tactile stimulation by tickling the bottom of the feet.
E) Provide care consistently so the infant develops sleep/wake cycles.

Question 2

A group of students are reviewing information about sexually transmitted infections and their effect on pregnancy.

The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which infection as being responsible for ophthalmia neonatorum? A) Syphilis
B) Gonorrhea
C) Chlamydia
D) HPV

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

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Developmental care for a preterm infant in the neonatal intensive care unit should include audio stimulation, stop procedures at signs of distress, provide a nest of blankets for security, and provide consistent care so sleep/wake cycles develop. Tactile stimulation should be provided by gentle back rubbing or massage. Tickling the feet would be too harsh for this young patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Infection with gonorrhea during pregnancy can cause ophthalmia neonatorum in the newborn from birth through an infected birth canal. Infection with syphilis can cause congenital syphilis in the neonate. Infection with chlamydia can lead to conjunctivitis or pneumonia in the newborn. Exposure to HPV during birth is associated with laryngeal papillomas.