The newborn nursery nurse takes special care in feeding a child with a possible intracranial hemorrhage because these children:
a. Will be likely to engorge themselves
b. Need more nutrients than other babies
c. Have a poor sucking reflex
d. Need cuddling and nurturing
C
Babies with intracranial hemorrhage have a poor sucking reflex. They do not need any more nutrients or affection than any other child. They are not likely to eat too much because of their poor sucking reflex and the tendency to vomit.
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