The nurse is teaching parents of a bottle-fed preterm infant ...

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The nurse is teaching parents of a bottle-fed preterm infant techniques to facilitate feeding. Which techniques should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Choose a soft nipple.
  b. Avoid arousing the infant.
  c. Recognize the infant's limits.
  d. Prepare a calm, quiet area for the feeding.
  e. Ensure a restful environment between feedings.

Question 2

The nurse is admitting a drug-exposed newborn to the neonatal intensive care unit. The nurse should assess the newborn for which signs of withdrawal? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Tremors
  b. Nasal stuffiness
  c. Loose, watery stools
  d. Hypoactive Moro reflex
  e. Decrease in respiratory rate

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
Feeding facilitation techniques for preterm infants include recognizing the infant's limits; preparing a calm, quiet area for the feeding; and ensuring a restful environment between feedings. Using a firm nipple with slower flow and gently arousing the infant for the feeding are other facilitation techniques. Using a soft nipple and avoiding arousing the infant are techniques that would not facilitate feeding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Signs of withdrawal in a drug-exposed newborn include increased tone; increased respiratory rate; disturbed sleep; fever; excessive sucking; and loose, watery stools. Other signs observed included projectile vomiting, mottling, crying, nasal stuffiness, hyperactive Moro reflex, and tremors.