The student nurse is preparing to provide care for several newborns and their families. The experienced nurse is present to ensure appropriate care is provided
Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicates that further education is required? 1. "The newborn's parents recently moved here from Mexico, so we need to ensure that the baby is tested for sickle cell anemia.".
2. "When dealing with the Chinese parents, it is important to remember that they may not make a lot of direct eye contact when I'm talking with them.".
3. "When dealing with the parents from Mexico, I must make sure that I do not touch the baby when I compliment him.".
4. "The baby's parents were raised on the Indian reservation. We should make sure the baby is tested for hypothyroidism.".
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Rationale 1: Babies from Hispanic parents should be tested for sickle cell anemia.
Rationale 2: Chinese parents are more likely to avoid direct eye contact.
Rationale 3: When dealing with Hispanic families, it is important to touch the baby while complimenting the baby. Many Mexican Americans believe that it is bad luck to compliment a child without touching the child. It results in the "evil eye.".
Rationale 4: Native American babies are prone to developing hypothyroidism.
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