The mother of a premature infant states that sometimes her baby closes her eyes and turns away when she talks and touches her. The nurse explains that this behavior indicates her infant
a. is sleepy and needs to rest
b. may not be able to hear her voice
c. may be having some physical discomfort
d. is overwhelmed by the stimuli
D
The nurse would explain that this behavior indicates her infant is overwhelmed by the stimuli. This is a common neonatal response to sensory overload. Although the infant may be sleepy and need rest, it doesn't explain the neonate's behavior. If the infant was not able to hear her voice, the infant would still be drawn to the warmth of the mother's breath. The infant's behavior is not a usual manifestation of pain.
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