The nurse is conducting a routine health assessment of a 3-month-old boy and notices a flat occiput. The nurse provides teaching and emphasizes the importance of tummy time. Which response by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should have him sleep on his tummy."
B) "I need to watch him during his tummy time."
C) "I need to change his head position while he is in an upright chair."
D) "His head has flattened due to the pressure of his head position."
Ans: A
The nurse needs to emphasize that the boy must be observed and awake during the recommended "tummy time" and to remind the mother that the baby should still sleep on his back. The other statements are correct.
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