What is an appropriate nursing intervention to use to meet the psychiatric needs of a hospitalized infant?
a. Move slowly while conducting care.
b. Explain procedures carefully.
c. Use the oral route for medications.
d. Allow the child to express feelings.
ANS: A
The nurse should move slowly and maintain a nonthreatening attitude in order to prevent stranger anxiety from developing in the infant.
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