When Is the Best Time for the Neonatal Intensive Care

question 55

Multiple Choice

When is the best time for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse to initiate an individualized stimulation program for the preterm newborn?

• A) As soon as possible after newborn is born
• B) As soon as parent is available to provide stimulation
• C) When newborn is over 38 weeks of gestation
• D) When developmental organization and stability are sufficient

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