The nurse is assisting a mother to bottle-feed her newborn, who has been crying. The nurse suggests that prior to feeding, the mother should do which of the following?
1. Offer a pacifier
2. Burp the newborn
3. Unwrap the newborn
4. Stroke the newborn's spine and feet
2
Explanation: 2. Crying results in increased ingestion of air even before the infant has started feeding. Infants who are very hungry also gulp more air. For these situations, instruct the parents to burp their infant frequently.
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