The mother of a severely premature infant is being prepared to see her baby for the first time. The infant has an IV and a feeding tube, is receiving phototherapy, and is being monitored for cardiac and respiratory functioning. What information would be the least supportive for the mother at this time?
1. Wash hands before holding the infant.
2. The infant has tubes and monitoring equipment in place.
3. The appearance of the different machines and tubes attached to the infant.
4. Avoid touching the infant because the baby's skin is fragile and could be easily hurt.
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Explanation:
1. If the mother is going to hold her infant, she will need to thoroughly wash her hands to decrease the risk of infection.
2. The nurse should prepare the mother for what her infant will look like, especially if the infant is hooked up to several machines or tubes.
3. Seeing her child for the first time can be emotionally difficult for a mother, but a description of the equipment and its purpose will help the mother understand the care her child is receiving and help ease her anxiety.
4. Physical contact between the mother and infant will facilitate bonding and should be encouraged.
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