What Nursing Action Will the Nurse Implement After Feeding an Infant

question 1

Multiple Choice

What nursing action will the nurse implement after feeding an infant with hydrocephalus?

• A) Position the infant sitting upright in an infant seat.
• B) Place the infant over the shoulder to burp.
• C) Leave the infant in a side-lying position.
• D) Stimulate the infant by rubbing its feet.

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