What Advice Would You Give to the Mother of a Premature

question 71

Multiple Choice

What advice would you give to the mother of a premature infant regarding physical touch stimulation of her baby?

• A) Tickling the soles of the feet is especially helpful to stimulate growth.
• B) Routine touching and caressing will help facilitate weight gain.
• C) Touching and caressing will overstimulate the infant and lead to slower development.
• D) Rubbing the ears is an effective way to stimulate the sense of hearing.

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Definitions:

Visual Hallucinations

The perception of seeing something that is not present in the external environment, often associated with psychiatric disorders or neurological conditions.

Slow Moving Targets

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Erratic

Characterized by a lack of consistency, regularity, or predictability; erratic behavior can be unpredictable or unstable.

Vacantly

Expressing or characterized by a lack of thought or concentration, often reflected in an unfocused gaze.