The nurse is teaching new parents strategies to help with newborn colic. Which should the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase the number of feedings.
b. Feed the infant in an upright position.
c. Burp the infant frequently during feedings.
d. Allow the infant to cry for a period of time.
e. Increase carrying time by use of a front carrier pack.
ANS: B, C, E
Feeding the infant in an upright position and burping frequently may help relieve discomfort from swallowed air, which can cause colic. Increasing the time spent carrying the infant often produces some improvement for colic. Feeding techniques such as overfeeding may contribute to colic, so the number of feedings should not be increased. Allowing the infant to cry excessively will cause the infant to swallow more air and will exacerbate the colic.
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