The Nurse Is Making a Postpartum Home Visit in the Summer

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is making a postpartum home visit in the summer. The new father asks about taking the baby to a family outing this weekend. The nurse should encourage the father to do which of the following?

• A) Cover the infant with dark blankets to block the sun.
• B) Keep the infant in the shade.
• C) Uncover the infant's head to prevent hyperthermia.
• D) Avoid taking the infant outdoors for 6 months.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Blood Cells

Refers to the process of hematopoiesis, where new blood cells are produced, primarily in the bone marrow.

Soft Tissues

The tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body, not including bones.

Bone Matrix

The intercellular substance of bone tissue consisting of collagen fibers, ground substance, and inorganic bone salts, providing strength and rigidity.

Osteoclasts

Cells that break down bone tissue, playing an essential role in bone remodeling, growth, and healing.