With Regard to the Gastrointestinal (GI) System of the Newborn

question 21

Multiple Choice

With regard to the gastrointestinal (GI) system of the newborn, nurses should be aware that:

• A) The newborn's cheeks are full because of normal fluid retention.
• B) The nipple of the bottle or breast must be placed well inside the baby's mouth because teeth have been developing in utero, and one or more may even be through.
• C) Regurgitation during the first day or two can be reduced by burping the infant and slightly elevating the baby's head.
• D) Bacteria are already present in the infant's GI tract at birth, because they traveled through the placenta.

---

Definitions:

Identity Diffusion

A state in psychological development where an individual lacks a clear and defined sense of identity or self-concept.

Identity Status

A conceptual framework developed by James Marcia that categorizes the process of identity development in adolescence through the exploration of various commitments and beliefs.

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that human development is a series of eight stages that extends from infancy to adulthood, with each stage centered on resolving a fundamental conflict.

Adolescence

The transitional phase of cognitive, physical, and psychological growth between childhood and adulthood, marked by puberty and increasing independence.