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iveyjurea · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is teaching the mother of an infant who receives all of his nutrition through tube feeding. The nurse is reviewing interventions to promote growth and development.

Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching? A) I will give him a pacifier during feeding time.
B) We need to keep feeding time very quiet.
C) We need to make sure he doesn't lose the desire to eat by mouth.
D) Sucking produces saliva, which aids in digestion.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the mother of a 12-year-old boy about the risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

A) A family history of alcoholism is a risk factor for substance abuse.
B) Just because his friends are experimenting does not mean he will.
C) If my husband or I have a substance abuse problem it could increase his risk.
D) Negative life events are a potential risk factor.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Response:
The nurse needs to emphasize that it is important to talk, play music, and cuddle and rock the infant to simulate a normal feeding time. The other statements are correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Response:
The nurse needs to emphasize that having peers who abuse substances is a risk factor associated with substance abuse and increases the chances that the child will also experiment. The other statements are correct.