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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Definitions:

Male Aggression

Behavioral patterns characterized by physical or verbal force by males, often influenced by various biological, psychological, and social factors.

Female Verbal Abilities

Refers to the observed phenomenon where females, on average, tend to perform better than males in tasks related to language, including vocabulary, reading, and writing skills.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and connects the brain with the rest of the body, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the body.

Human Functions

The various biological, psychological, and social activities performed by humans necessary for survival and quality of life.