A NICU nurse plans care for a preterm newborn that will provide opportunities for development. Which of the following interventions support development of a preterm newborn in a NICU? Select all that apply
1. Schedule care throughout the day.
2. Silence alarms quickly.
3. Place a blanket over the top portion of the incubator.
4. Do not offer a pacifier.
5. Dim lights.
Correct
2; 3; 5
Rationale:
1. Care should be clustered to minimize the number of times the newborn is disturbed.
2. Silencing alarms quickly, placing a blanket over the top portion of the incubator, and dimming the lights are supportive interventions that can support development of a preterm newborn.
3. Silencing alarms quickly, placing a blanket over the top portion of the incubator, and dimming the lights are supportive interventions that can support development of a preterm newborn.
4. Pacifiers can be offered because they provide opportunities for non-nutritive sucking.
5. Silencing alarms quickly, placing a blanket over the top portion of the incubator, and dimming the lights are supportive interventions that can support development of a preterm newborn.
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