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The Mother of an Infant Born Prematurely Tells the Nurse

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The mother of an infant born prematurely tells the nurse, "The baby is irritable. He cries during diaper changes and feedings. Can you make some suggestions about what I should do to soothe him?" The most appropriate recommendation to help this parent would be:


Definitions:

Habituation

The method through which a person becomes used to a stimulus by being exposed to it multiple times, resulting in a reduced reaction.

Perceptual Skills

Abilities related to the interpretation of sensory input, such as recognizing patterns, objects, and spatial relationships.

Dishabituation

A renewal of response in a habituated organism following the presentation of a novel stimulus.

Disinhibition

A reduction in restraint or the inhibition of impulses, often leading to impulsive or risky behavior.

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