The nurse is assisting a mother to bottle-feed her newborn, who has been crying. What should the nurse instruct the client to do before feeding the infant?
1. Offer a pacifier.
2. Burp the newborn.
3. Unwrap the newborn.
4. Stroke the newborn's spine and feet.
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Explanation:
1. The newborn's cries are indicative of an issue; a pacifier would not solve the problem.
2. If a newborn has been crying prior to feeding, air might have been swallowed; therefore, the newborn should be burped before feeding. Time should be taken to calm the newborn prior to feeding.
3. Unwrapping the newborn stimulates the newborn.
4. Stroking the spine and feet stimulates the newborn.
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