The Nurse Is Working with First-Time Parents

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with first-time parents. Which of these activities will the nurse suggest to encourage the development of good muscle tone?

• A)Placing the infant in an infant seat rather than lying down in a crib
• B)Surrounding the infant with toys and other stimulating items to encourage motor movement
• C)Swaddling the infant
• D)Putting the infant to bed each night at 8 p.m., even if the infant protests with crying

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