A Parent of an Infant with Colic Tells the Nurse,"All

question 47

Multiple Choice

A parent of an infant with colic tells the nurse,"All this baby does is scream at me; it is a constant worry." The nurse's best action is:

• A)Encourage parent to verbalize feelings.
• B)Encourage parent not to worry so much.
• C)Assess parent for other signs of inadequate parenting.
• D)Reassure parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.

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