The nurse overhears the new parents discussing the care of the ...

[beccaep]

The nurse overhears the new parents discussing the care of the newborn. The father is heard to say, We want to be careful not to spoil the baby by holding him too much.
 
   The nurse will want to provide anticipatory guidance and might respond by saying: 1. You are so right. A spoiled baby is hard to manage. Only pick the baby up when he needs to be fed.
  2. It is important that the baby learns to soothe himself, so wait at least 15 minutes before you respond to his cries.
  3. When the baby cries, offer him the bottle. If that doesn't work, put him in his bed to cry it out.
  4. Don't worry about spoiling the baby by holding him. You will find both the baby and you will be better satisfied if you respond to the baby's cries quickly and soothe him with your presence, voice, and touch.

Question 2

A child with inflammatory bowel disease is taking prednisone daily. The family should be taught to administer the prednisone at what time?
 
  1. Between meals
  2. At bedtime
  3. One hour before meals
  4. With meals

[enass]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This is incorrect information. A baby cannot be spoiled by being held in the first six months of life.
Rationale 2: There is no reason to delay responding to the infant's needs.
Rationale 3: This is incorrect information. Young infants cry for a purpose and will need adult intervention to resolve the issue.
Rationale 4: This is correct information.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Prednisone can cause gastric irritation and should not be given on an empty stomach.
Rationale 2: Prednisone can cause gastric irritation and should not be given on an empty stomach.
Rationale 3: Prednisone can cause gastric irritation and should not be given on an empty stomach.
Rationale 4: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation. It should be administered with meals to reduce the gastric irritation.
Global

[beccaep]

Thank you

[enass]

No problemo