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
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
Areas of Referred Pain, Anterior View
Opioids for Pain Management
Nurse opens sterile package
Pathways of arachidonic acid metabolism: Mechanisms of pain.
Solid foods like fortified infant rice cereal and oatmeal