The parents of a preterm newborn desire to visit their baby in the NICU. All of the following statements by the nurse will support the parents as they visit their newborn except:
1. "Your newborn likes to be touched."
2. "Stroking the newborn will help with stimulation."
3. "Visits must be scheduled between feedings."
4. "Your baby loves her pink blanket."
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Rationale:
1. Statements that encourage the parents to touch and stroke the newborn will help parents become more familiar and bond with their preterm newborn.
2. Statements that encourage the parents to touch and stroke the newborn will help parents become more familiar and bond with their preterm newborn.
3. The nurse always should encourage parents to visit and get to know their newborn, even in the NICU.
4. Comments that personalize the baby will tell the parents their baby is unique and special.
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