Which Should Nurses Be Aware of with Regard to Injuries

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which should nurses be aware of with regard to injuries to the infant's plexus during labour and birth?

• A) If the nerves are stretched with no avulsion,they should recover completely in 3 to 6 months.
• B) Erb palsy is caused by damage to the lower plexus.
• C) Parents of children with brachial palsy are taught to pick up the child from under the axillae.
• D) Breastfeeding is not recommended for infants with facial nerve paralysis until the condition resolves.

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