Exam 23: Home Care of the Infant

The nurse is teaching new parents how to avoid and treat newborn diaper rash. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

Which is the priority rationale for doing a car seat trial for a preterm neonate being discharged soon?

Which infant should be seen immediately by a health care provider?

Which statement made by a new mother should be a cause of concern to the nurse?

As the nurse assists a newly discharged client and her infant to the waiting car, the nurse notes that the infant seat is in the front seat of the car facing the front and secured by the seat belt. The nurse should explain to the parents that the car seat should be placed:

Infant immunizations should begin at which age?

A client is being prepared for discharge with her newborn. She tells you about the antique crib she inherited from her grandmother and how excited she is about using it for her newborn. Which information should be cause for concern?

An infant who eats very rapidly may experience problems with swallowing excessive air. What should the mother be instructed to do?

Parents ask the nurse, "How many wet diapers a day should we expect and how will we know the baby's stools are normal?" Which response should the nurse make if the infant is being formula fed? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement is true about growth and development during the first 6 months?

Which statement by a parent indicates a need for the nurse to intervene with teaching?

A new mother asks, "Why should I bring my baby in for a checkup? He isn't sick." Which is the nurse's best response?

Which statement by the parents indicates the need for further education with regard to pacifier use?

A new client asks what she can do to help her infant sleep through the night. Which should the nurse instruct?

During the first 6 months of life, the infant should have well-baby checkups at which interval?

The nurse is calling a new mother to schedule a routine home visit planned for 48 to 72 hours after discharge. What is the nurse's priority question to help determine the best time for the visit?

Which statement made by a parent indicates a need for the nurse to teach safety and accident prevention?

Which is a sign of illness in the newborn?

Which intervention will be most helpful to parents in identifying problems with an infant car seat?

Which is the treatment for miliaria?