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The nurse is teaching new parents strategies to help with newborn colic. Which should the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Increase the number of feedings.
  b. Feed the infant in an upright position.
  c. Burp the infant frequently during feedings.
  d. Allow the infant to cry for a period of time.
  e. Increase carrying time by use of a front carrier pack.

Question 2

During a prenatal education class about infant home care, the nurse is reviewing the simulated setting created by new mothers for putting the baby to bed.
 
  Which observation indicates to the nurse that the new mothers understood the nurse's teaching about infant safety?
 
  a. The crib is lined with a bumper pad.
  b. Stuffed animals are placed in the crib.
  c. The baby mannequin is in the supine position.
  d. The baby mannequin is covered with a handmade quilt.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
Feeding the infant in an upright position and burping frequently may help relieve discomfort from swallowed air, which can cause colic. Increasing the time spent carrying the infant often produces some improvement for colic. Feeding techniques such as overfeeding may contribute to colic, so the number of feedings should not be increased. Allowing the infant to cry excessively will cause the infant to swallow more air and will exacerbate the colic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Infants should be positioned on the back for sleep. The nurse should explain that the prone position has been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). No pillows, blankets, or soft stuffed animals should be allowed in the crib because they could cause suffocation. Infants can be placed in a zippered blanket sleeper for warmth.



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