The nurse's first priority when preparing for the discharge of a preterm infant is to
a. encourage the parents to provide care for the baby while in the hospital
b. make arrangements for a home health nurse visit
c. refer parents to local support groups for help
d. enroll parents in an infant CPR class
A
Encouraging the parents to provide care for the baby while in the hospital will help the parents become more competent in caring for their infant, as well as increase their comfort and confidence. Not all preterm infants need home health care. The parents should decide (not the nurse) if they want to be referred to a local support group. It is mandatory for parents of infants with specific conditions that increase their risk for respiratory arrest to be enrolled in an infant CPR class.
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