Author Question: What is the best thing the nurse can do to manage pain in a neonate? A) Teach the infant's ... (Read 63 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What is the best thing the nurse can do to manage pain in a neonate?

A) Teach the infant's caregivers ways to soothe and comfort the child during any episode of pain
B) Adhere carefully to the plan for administration of any analgesics to the child
C) Advocate to the physician to use effective treatment methods that cause no pain or less pain
D) Provide a soothing environment, swaddling, and holding to the newborn experiencing pain

Question 2

A newborn has secretions in the mouth and nose. What are the first steps the nurse should take to clear the newborn's airways?

A) Position on the side and guide his caregivers in suctioning his mouth with a bulb syringe
B) Position on the side with his head slightly below the body; use a bulb syringe to clear the mouth
C) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a small suction catheter to clear the nose
D) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a bulb syringe to clear the nose