On Day 3 of Life,a Newborn Continues to Require 100

question 6

Multiple Choice

On day 3 of life,a newborn continues to require 100% oxygen by nasal cannula.The parents ask if they can hold their infant during his next gavage feeding.Given that this newborn is physiologically stable,what is the basis for the nurse's response?

• A) Parents are not allowed to hold infants who depend on oxygen.
• B) Parents may only hold their baby's hand during the feeding.
• C) Feedings cause more physiological stress,so the baby must be closely monitored and should not be held by parents.
• D) Parents are encouraged to hold their baby during the feeding.

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