Nurses can help the family develop useful day-night routines; that is, help the infant tell the difference between day and night by suggesting all of the following except:
1. save the crib or bassinet for nighttime sleep.
2. feed the baby for the last evening time around 11 PM.
3. keep a small nightlight on to avoid turning on bright lights.
4. play with the baby during nighttime feedings to tire the baby out for more, longer sleep.
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. These are good suggestions for helping the newborn learn that nighttime is for (as much as possible) sleeping. Therefore, playing with the baby during nighttime feeding not only sends the wrong message, it keeps everybody awake.
4. Correct. Playing with the baby during nighttime feeding not only sends the wrong message, it may keep everyone in the household awake.
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a. Clarify the role of the government in fulfilling the mission of public health. b. Ensure the safety of populations in receiving quality health care. c. Provide community-based individualized care to every person in the United States. d. Unite public and private providers of care in a comprehensive approach to providing health care.
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