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LCritchfi

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A student nurse is assigned to care for a pregnant woman with a history of heroin abuse. The instructor quizzes the students on the harmful effects demonstrated by a newborn when the mother has a history of heroin use.
 
  The instructor would recognize that further teaching is needed if the student responded that which of the following is an effect? (Select all that apply.) a. Sneezing d. Seizures
  b. Blindness e. Vomiting
  c. Irritability f. Constipation

Question 2

A group of neonatal nurses plan to implement kangaroo care on their unit. Which is an example of a possible intervention for the preterm infant?
 
  a. Wrap the infant snugly in a blanket during periods of stress.
  b. Place the naked infant on the mother's chest between her breasts.
  c. Have the parent use a pouchlike carrier when holding the infant.
  d. Teach the parents how to perform gentle infant massage.


jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, F
Further teaching is needed if the student responded blindness and constipation. The most common harmful effect of heroin on newborns is withdrawal which can include such symptoms as sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, and seizures.

Answer to Question 2

B
A possible intervention for the preterm infant involves placing the naked infant on the mother's chest between her breasts. This is known as kangaroo care and is associated with skin-to-skin contact. Kangaroo care is not associated with infant massage.


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