The exasperated parents of a 4-month-old infant with colic have asked their health care provider what they can do to alleviate their child's persistent crying
Based on their concerns, the nurse should educate/discuss with the parents which of the following?
A)
Encouraging them to walk away from the infant when they can no longer tolerate it
B)
Recommending them to reduce the amount of commercial formula and increase breast-feeding
C)
Discussing the use of prescribed antiflatulent medication that will help more than changing the formula
D)
Demonstrating how to use a soothing voice and slow rocking back and forth as a way to calm the infant
Ans:
D
Feedback:
The lack of a single etiologic factor makes treatment of colic difficult. The incidence is similar with both breast-feeding and formula, and while antiflatulents are sometimes used, the problem is not always attributable to intestinal gas. Even though it is a common problem that does resolve with time, parents need support. Nonpharmacologic interventions include soothing voices, singing, swaddling, and slow rhythmic rocking.
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