The nurse is transporting a 6-month-old with a suspected blood disorder to the nursery. What is the most appropriate method of transporting the child by the nurse?
A) A wagon with rails
B) The cradle hold
C) A football hold
D) Over the shoulder
D
Response:
A 4-month-old should be carried using the "over the shoulder" method. A wagon with rails is for an older child. The cradle method is for infants up to 3 months of age. A football method is for infants up to 2 months of age.
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