An Infant Was Born at 34 Weeks' Gestation and Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

An infant was born at 34 weeks' gestation and is being treated in the NICU for apnea of prematurity. The infant is in an isolette with an apnea monitor and intravenous fluids. The apnea monitor sounds, and the nurse checks the infant to find the infant is not breathing. The initial intervention by the nurse would be to:

• A)Administer oxygen.
• B)Perform back blows and chest thrusts.
• C)Call a code.
• D)Stroke the infant's back.

Employ mutual problem-solving skills in the nurse-patient relationship.

Acknowledge the patient's narrative about their illness to enhance care delivery.

Identify and demonstrate caring behaviors critical in nursing practice.

Develop strategies to enable nursing environments that support caring behaviors.

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