A Preterm Infant Is on a Respirator, with Intravenous Lines

question 9

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant is on a respirator, with intravenous lines and much equipment. When the parents come to visit for the first time, which is an important response by the nurse?

• A) Encourage the parents to touch their infant.
• B) Reassure the parents that the infant is progressing well.
• C) Discuss the care they will give their infant when the infant goes home.
• D) Suggest that the parents visit for only a short time to reduce their anxiety.

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Definitions:

Temperament

An individual's innate disposition or behavioral style and characteristic emotional response.

Chess and Thomas

Researchers known for their work on temperament, particularly identifying three basic types of temperament in infants: easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up.

Wear-and-tear Theory

A theory of aging that suggests that the body, like any machine, gradually wears out due to use over time.

Activity Theory

A theory that suggests older adults remain more satisfied and cognitively engaged when they maintain involvement with social and productive activities.