A woman is having difficulty burping her baby after feeding. ...

[audie]

A woman is having difficulty burping her baby after feeding. Which instruction should the nurse give her?
 
  a. Hold him upright against your shoulder, and pat his back.
  b. Use the cradle hold, with his head slightly elevated, and rub his stomach.
  c. Give him a pacifier and hold him face down.
  d. Give him water, and hold him on his side.

Question 2

The nurse is working in a well-baby clinic that serves many recent immigrants to the United States. She observes many child care practices that are different from what she has been taught. How should the nurse handle these situations?
 
  a. Tell parents that they must learn how to do things the American way.
  b. Ask the parents to tell her about their customs to determine whether they are harmful.
  c. Explain that folk practices are superstitious and may be harmful to their child.
  d. Tell the parents she cannot care for their child unless they follow her instructions.

[akpaschal]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The upright hold and patting or rubbing the back is a commonly used technique that causes air in the baby's stomach to rise or bubble upward. The other techniques mentioned would not help the baby expel swallowed air.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
By asking the parents about their customs in a nonjudgmental way, the nurse shows respect for them and their culture. If a practice is harmful, the nurse should try to explain the consequences to them. If it is not harmful, she should accept it.