Author Question: The mother of an infant is concerned that the child cries when the mother leaves for even a short ... (Read 82 times)

sabina · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The mother of an infant is concerned that the child cries when the mother leaves for even a short amount of time.

What should the nurse suggest as a way to console the infant and help the child develop a sense of security when the child's primary caregiver is out of sight?
A) Pick the child up as soon as she begins to cry
B) Play peek-a-boo with the child when she is happy
C) Slowly increase the amount of time she is allowed to cry before being picked up
D) Give her dolls and stuffed animals so she learns to distract herself

Question 2

A parent who is feeding the child formula prepared at home using evaporated milk is concerned about whether the child is receiving all necessary nutrients. What would be important for this parent to add to the child's diet to supplement the formula?

A) Vitamins D
B) Vitamin E
C) Iron
D) Calcium