A Nurse Is Beginning a Newborn's Physical Assessment and Notes

question 59

Multiple Choice

A nurse is beginning a newborn's physical assessment and notes that the infant is jumpy and seems irritable when being handled and when the nurse or parents speak.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Ask the mother to attempt to breastfeed the infant.
• B) Conduct the assessment quickly then swaddle the baby.
• C) Increase the heat in the room so the baby won't get chilled.
• D) Postpone the assessment until the infant has calmed.

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Definitions:

Responsiveness

An individual’s capacity to be sensitive to the communication of others, be seen as a good listener, and to make others comfortable in communicating.

Assertiveness

An individual’s capacity to make requests, actively disagree, express positive and negative personal feelings, and stand up for himself or herself without attacking another.

Amiable

A social style characterized by high responsiveness and low assertiveness. People with this style are considered relationship specialists; they enjoy working in supportive and helpful roles.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome.