Author Question: A 4-month-old was born at 35 weeks of gestation. She seems to be developing normally, but her ... (Read 41 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A 4-month-old was born at 35 weeks of gestation. She seems to be developing normally, but her parents are concerned because she is a more difficult baby than their other child, who was term. The nurse should explain that:

a. infants' temperaments are part of their unique characteristics.
b. infants become less difficult if they are not kept on scheduled feedings and structured routines.
c. the infant's behavior is suggestive of failure to bond completely with her parents.
d. the infant's difficult temperament is the result of painful experiences in the neonatal period.

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing the father of a 10-month-old infant. She is playing on the floor when she notices an electric outlet and reaches up to touch it. Her father says no firmly and removes her from near the outlet.

The nurse should use this opportunity to teach the father that the infant:
a. is old enough to understand the word no.
b. is too young to understand the word no.
c. should already know that electric outlets are dangerous.
d. will learn safety issues better if she is spanked.

aloop · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Infant temperament has a strong biologic component. Together with interactions with the environment, primarily the family, the biologic component contributes to the infant's unique temperament. Children perceived as difficult may respond better to scheduled feedings and structured caregiving routines than to demand feedings and frequent changes in routines. The infant's temperament has been created by both biologic and environmental factors. The nurse should provide guidance in parenting techniques that are best suited to the infant's temperament.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
By age 10 months, children are able to associate meaning with words. The father is using both verbal and physical cues to alert the child to dangerous situations. The child should be old enough to understand the word no. The 10-month-old is too young to understand the purpose of an electric outlet. The father is using both verbal and physical cues to teach safety measures. Physical discipline should be avoided.