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

question 14

Multiple Choice

With regard to injuries to the infant's plexus during labour and birth,nurses should be aware of which of the following?

• A) If the nerves are stretched with no avulsion, they should recover completely in three to six months.
• B) Erb palsy is caused by 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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Ganglion Cell

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