A newborn is demonstrating signs of needing comfort and security. What should the nurse instruct the parents about swaddling this infant? Select all that apply
1. Swaddling should be loose.
2. Swaddling should be done with the arms at the sides.
3. Swaddling helps the newborn control body movements.
4. Swaddling should permit the newborn access to the mouth.
5. Swaddling should be tightly bound around the infant's torso.
1, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Blanket swaddling should be loose.
2. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Tight swaddling with arms at sides is not comforting and may further agitate the infant.
3. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Swaddling helps the newborn control body movements.
4. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Blanket swaddling allows the infant easy hand to mouth access to promote self-soothing abilities.
5. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Tight swaddling is not comforting and may further agitate the infant.
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