The mother of an infant born prematurely tells the nurse, "The baby is irritable. She cries during diaper changes and feedings. Can you make some suggestions about what I should do to soothe her?"
What is the most appropriate recommendation to help this parent?
a.
Play the radio or TV while you feed the infant.
b.
Put the infant in a room with sunlight.
c.
Wrap the infant snugly when you hold them.
d.
Change the infant's position quickly.
ANS: C
A strategy that may be helpful is to swaddle the infant snugly in a light blanket with extremities flexed and hands near the face.
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