The caregivers of a newborn baby mention to the nurse that they sleep on a water bed and are planning to have the baby sleep with them. The nurse would say which of the following things to the family in her teaching?
a. "Many people believe that a family that sleeps together bonds well."
b. "This will make it more convenient to feed the baby at night."
c. "You need to sleep on a firm mattress with the baby or give the baby a crib with a firm mattress."
d. "Some caregivers report not getting enough rest at night when they have the baby or other children sleep with them."
C
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A Incorrect. The waterbed is to be avoided with newborns.
B Incorrect. The waterbed is to be avoided with newborns.
C Correct. The nurse in her family teaching will discuss the types of bedding to avoid with the newborn: soft bedding, pillows, comforters, sheepskin and waterbeds.
D Incorrect. The waterbed is to be avoided with newborns.
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