The Nurse Is Teaching a Parent with a 2-Month-Old Infant

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a parent with a 2-month-old infant who has been diagnosed with colic about ways to relieve colic.Which statement by the parent indicates the need for additional teaching?

• A) "I should let my infant cry for at least 30 minutes before I respond."
• B) "I will swaddle my infant tightly with a soft blanket."
• C) "I should massage my infant's abdomen whenever possible."
• D) "I will place my infant in an upright seat after feeding."

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Definitions:

Cytomegalovirus

A common virus that belongs to the herpes family and can cause various diseases, especially in people with weakened immune systems or in newborns.

Syphilis

An STI caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the body's immune system, helping to fight infection and disease.

Platelets

Small blood cells that play a crucial role in blood clotting, helping to stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.