A family is in the clinic because their infant is fussy and not sleeping or eating well. Which of the following is the first priority of care by the nurse?
1. Feed the baby
2. Observe the interactions between the parents and infant
3. Draw blood for laboratory work
4. Give the baby medicine for colic
2. Observe the interactions between the parents and infant
Rationale:
Since the parents' complaints are possibly related to an infant who has symptoms of failure to thrive, the nurse would assess the relationship and interactions between the infant and parents. Assessment is the priority, not feeding the baby. The physician orders labs and medications.
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