Overstimulation May Cause Increased Oxygen Use in a Preterm Infant

question 11

Multiple Choice

Overstimulation may cause increased oxygen use in a preterm infant. Which nursing intervention helps to avoid this problem?

• A) Group all care activities together to provide long periods of rest.
• B) Keep charts on top of the incubator so the nurses can write on them there.
• C) While giving a report to the next nurse, stand in front of the incubator and talk softly about how the infant responds to stimulation.
• D) Teach the parents signs of overstimulation, such as turning the face away or stiffening and extending the extremities and fingers.

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