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ENagel

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is teaching the parents of a healthy newborn about infant safety. Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Water temperature for the infant's bath should be 39C.
  b. Crib slates should be a maximum of 3 inches apart.
  c. Cover electrical outlets once the infant is crawling.
  d. Remove strings from infant sleepwear.

Question 2

Which of the following statements indicates that a new mother needs additional teaching?
 
  a. I need to supervise my cat when she is in the same room as my baby.
  b. I will place my baby on her back when she is sleeping.
  c. I will not leave my baby on an elevated flat surface after she is able to turn over on her own.
  d. I have asked my husband to install safety latches on the lower cabinets.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: d
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a. Water temperature should be 38C.
b. Crib slates should be no wider than 2 3/8 inches.
c. Electrical covers should be covered before the infant begins to crawl, because infants can roll around to move and reach outlets before they crawl.
d. Strings should be removed from bedding, sleepwear, pacifiers, and other objects that come in contact with the infant to decrease the risk of strangulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: c
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a. Pets should always be supervised when in the same room as the infant, because they can intentionally and unintentionally harm the infant.
b. True statement.
c. Newborns/infants should never be left on an elevated flat surface because they may roll or wiggle and fall off.
d. True statement.


ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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