Which of the following approaches will work best then the nurse is communicating with an infant?
a. Communicate through the caregivers.
b. Allow the child time to warm up to the nurse.
c. Respond only after the child cries for a little while.
d. Use an adult voice just as you would for anyone.
B
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A Incorrect. Communication principles based on developmental level suggests the best outcome for communicating with an infant will not depend upon communicating through the caregivers, instead requires talking to the infant directly.
B Correct. Communication principles based on developmental level suggests the best outcome for communicating with an infant will depend upon allowing the infant time to warm up to the nurse.
C Incorrect. Communication principles based on developmental level suggests the best outcome for communicating with an infant will not depend upon responding only after the child cries for a little while, instead requires responding to the infant's cries in a timely manner.
D Incorrect. Communication principles based on developmental level suggests the best outcome for communicating with an infant will not depend upon using an adult voice just as you would for anyone, use motherese, and a soothing and calm voice.
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