A Healthy, Stable, Preterm Infant Will Soon Be Discharged

question 42

Multiple Choice

A healthy, stable, preterm infant will soon be discharged. The nurse should recommend which of the following positions for sleep?

• A)Prone
• B)Non-prone
• C)Side-lying
• D)Position of comfort

---

Definitions:

Fine-Motor Skills

The ability to coordinate small muscle movements, typically involving actions of the hands and fingers, like writing or tying shoelaces.

Middle-School Child

A young individual, typically between the ages of 11 and 14, attending middle school which bridges elementary and high school.

Tandem Gait

A method of walking where one foot is placed directly in front of the other, testing balance and coordination, often used in neurological examinations.

Caregiver Role Strain

Stress or burden experienced by a person providing care for someone else, often leading to physical or emotional exhaustion.