The Nurse's Initial Action When Caring for an Infant with a Slightly

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse's initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to:

• A)Notify the physician immediately.
• B)Place a cap on the infant's head and have the mother perform kangaroo care.
• C)Tell the mother that the infant must be kept in the nursery and observed for the next 4 hours.
• D)Change the formula because this is a sign of formula intolerance.

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Definitions:

Aversion Therapy

A behavior therapy in which an aversive stimulus is paired with a harmful or socially undesirable behavior until the behavior becomes associated with pain or discomfort.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or reactions that are not wanted or considered negative in a particular context.

Unpleasant Consequence

A negative outcome or punishment that follows an undesired behavior, used to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Aversion Therapy

A form of psychological treatment where undesirable behaviors are paired with unpleasant stimuli to reduce the behavior.