Which should be included in the home care of a high-risk infant?
a. Feeding the infant on a strict schedule
b. Keeping the infant in the supine or prone position
c. Providing continued respiratory support and oxygen
d. Cleaning the umbilical cord several times daily with alcohol
ANS: C
High-risk infants may continue to need assistance with respiratory function after discharge. The infant does not need to be kept on a strict schedule so as not to disrupt the sleeping patterns of the infant. A high-risk infant should be placed on the side or back as appropriate positions. Cleaning the cord several times a day with alcohol prep is not required.
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