The nurse is partnering with the family of a hospitalized premature infant who suffered an intraventricular brain hemorrhage. After three months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the infant is being discharged
Which activities will the nurse suggest to the family to help stimulate the infant's development? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Using a day care for stimulation
2. Discouraging sibling interaction
3. Holding and rocking the infant
4. Interacting face to face
5. Talking softly and singing to the infant
3,4,5
Rationale 1: A premature infant might not have a mature immune system; therefore, day care might present an infection issue. The needs of this child might not be met in a day care setting with many children.
Rationale 2: Sibling interaction is important and should be encouraged.
Rationale 3: Holding and rocking the infant stimulates the infant's sense of motion, facilitating parent-infant bonding.
Rationale 4: Interacting face to face stimulates the infant's sense of vision, facilitating parent-infant bonding.
Rationale 5: Talking softly and singing to the infant are activities that stimulate the infant's senses of hearing, touch, and motion, facilitating parent-infant bonding.
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