The parent of a newborn infant reports that the baby wakes up ...

[wenmo]

The parent of a newborn infant reports that the baby wakes up every 2 hours and only takes about 2 ounces of formula before going back to sleep. What instruction should the nurse give this parent?
 
  1. Make the baby wait at least 3 hours between feedings.
  2. Continue to feed the baby with this on demand schedule.
  3. When the baby gets sleepy during feeding, use techniques such as moving around and tickling to encourage wakefulness.
  4. Offer the baby less formula to prevent waste.

Question 2

A client watching a comedy on television is laughing. When asked about the amount of pain on a scale from 0 to 10, the client reports a level that is 2 below the previous assessment.
 
  The nurse realizes the client's pain was influenced by which type of distraction?
  1. Visual.
  2. Tactile.
  3. Intellectual.
  4. Behavioral.

[tranoy]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Making the baby wait longer between feedings may result in feeding difficulties later in childhood.
Rationale 2: Newborns are often fed following an on demand schedule. This might include feedings every 2 hours at first.
Rationale 3: Trying to keep the baby awake to feed may result in feeding difficulties later in childhood.
Rationale 4: Offering less formula may result in feeding difficulties later in childhood.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Visual distraction includes watching television.
Rationale 2: Tactile distraction includes slow, rhythmic breathing or a massage.
Rationale 3: Intellectual distraction includes crossword puzzles or engaging in hobby.
Rationale 4: Behavioral is not a type of distraction.

[wenmo]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[gcook]

Gracias!