An Infant Is Being Discharged from the NICU After 70

question 18

Multiple Choice

An infant is being discharged from the NICU after 70 days of hospitalization.The infant was born at 30 weeks of gestation with several conditions associated with prematurity,including RDS,mild bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) ,and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) ,requiring surgical treatment.During discharge teaching,the infant's mother asks the nurse if her baby will meet developmental milestones on time,as did her son who was born at term.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

• A) "Your baby will develop exactly like your first child."
• B) "Your baby does not appear to have any problems at this time."
• C) "Your baby will need to be corrected for prematurity."
• D) "Your baby will need to be followed very closely."

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A type of declarative memory that involves the recollection of facts, concepts, and knowledge about the external world that is not tied to personal experiences.

General Knowledge

A broad understanding and information across various domains that an individual acquires from education and daily experiences.

Sensory Registers

Memory systems that hold incoming information long enough for it to be processed further.

Auditory Registers

Memory systems that temporarily hold auditory information, allowing one to process sounds and language.