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vHAUNG6011

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The mother of a 2-week-old infant tells the nurse that she thinks he is sleeping too much. What is the most appropriate nursing response to this mother?
 
  a. Tell me how many hours per day your baby sleeps.
  b. It is normal for newborns to sleep most of the day.
  c. Newborns generally sleep 12 to 15 hours per day.
  d. You will find as the baby gets older, he sleeps less.

Question 2

Which statement indicates the parents understand when to contact the pediatrician or nurse practitioner?
 
  a. Infant refuses a feeding
  b. Infant has an axillary temperature of 97  F
  c. Infant has three pasty, yellow-brown stools in 24 hours
  d. Infant's diaper is not wet after 8 hours


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HandsomeMarc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Although it is true that newborns sleep a great deal of any 24-hour period, the nurse must find out what the mother means by too much before giving any information.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Decreased or lack of voiding by the newborn should be reported to the pediatrician or nurse practitioner to prevent dehydration.


vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

AngeliqueG

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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