The nurse is teaching a newborn care class to parents who are about to give birth to their first babies. Which statement by a parent indicates that teaching was effective?
1. "My baby will be able to focus on my face when she is about a month old."
2. "My baby might startle a little if a loud noise happens near him."
3. "Newborns prefer sour tastes."
4. "Our baby won't have a sense of smell until she is older."
2
Explanation: 2. Swaddling, placing a hand on the abdomen, or holding the arms to prevent a startle reflex are other ways to soothe the newborn. The settled newborn is then able to attend to and interact with the environment.
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