Examples of appropriate techniques to wake a sleepy infant for breastfeeding include (select all that apply)
a. Unwrap the infant.
b. Change the diaper.
c. Talk to the infant.
d. Slap the infant's hands and feet.
e. Apply a cold towel to the infant's abdomen.
A, B, C
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Correct These are appropriate techniques to use when trying to wake a sleepy
infant.
Incorrect This is not appropriate. The parent can rub the infant's hands or feet to
wake the infant. Applying a cold towel to the infant's abdomen may lead
to cold stress in the infant. The parent may want to apply a cool cloth to
the infant's face to wake the infant.
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