The nurse is assessing an infant client and parents during a routine health supervision visit at 2 months of age. Which items will the nurse assess to determine if the infant's mental health needs are being addressed?
1. Immunization record
2. Newborn screen results
3. Temperament during the visit
4. Feeding schedule
5. Sleep-wake patterns
Correct Answer: 3,4,5
Rationale: When addressing mental health issues, the nurse would assess the infant's temperament during the visit, feeding schedule, and sleep-wake patterns. The infant's mental health is related to early experiences, inborn characteristics such as temperament and resilience, and relationships with caregivers. The first year of life provides many opportunities for the infant to develop positive mental health; interventions during this important period can enhance the child's future mental status. The immunization record and the newborn screen results will not provide the needed information for the nurse in terms of whether the infant's mental health needs are being addressed.
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