The nurse is teaching a new mother how to handle and dress her newborn. Which of the following statements from the mother indicates that teaching was effective?
A) "When I pick up my baby I should turn him over on his stomach first."
B) "I should hold my baby close to my body like I'm holding a football."
C) "I should fold the diaper above the cord stump."
D) "I should not wrap the baby in a blanket to avoid overheating."
B
Feedback:
The mother should hold the baby close to her body to provide security. The "football" hold is a convenient method because it provides a free hand with which to perform additional tasks. It is easier to pick up a newborn when he or she is lying on the back (supine) rather than on the stomach (prone). If the infant is on the stomach, the mother should turn him or her over before picking up, to make the process more secure. The diaper should be folded below the cord stump. The mother should also wrap the baby securely in a blanket. This process is known as swaddling and helps many babies feel more secure.
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