With Regard to Injuries to the Infant's Plexus During Labor

question 55

Multiple Choice

With regard to injuries to the infant's plexus during labor and birth,nurses should be aware that:

• A)If the nerves are stretched with no avulsion, they should recover completely in 3 to 6 months.
• B)Erb palsy is 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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