A nurse is concerned about a teenage mother who does not seem to know how to play with an infant. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse want to role-model as good parenting behaviors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allow the baby to cry for 10 or 15 minutes before reacting so that the infant can learn to self-soothe.
b. Cuddle and hold the baby while smiling and gazing into the baby's eyes.
c. Teach the mother to keep her face about 4 or 5 inches from the baby and to gently blow on the infant's face.
d. Sing to baby with different melodies until baby seems to listen and shows a preference for certain tunes.
ANS: B, D
You might also like to view...
The nurse is reviewing a research study that includes data in the form of numbers. This study is likely what type of study?
a. Qualitative b. Experimental c. Quasi-experimental d. Quantitative
The nurse is visiting an elderly client who lives with his daughter and her family. Which suggestion by the nurse would help promote a healthy self-concept in the client?
a. Encourage the daughter to do everything for her father so he can conserve his strength. b. Suggest the daughter ask her father to dispose of his personal belongings so he can determine who will have them. c. Discourage his grandchildren from touching his delicate aging skin. d. Encourage the family to give the client his own chores and responsibilities.
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client receiving chemotherapy with a nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements?
a. Administer an antiemetic premedication prior to chemotherapy. b. Offer frequent high-calorie, high-fat meals. c. Instruct the client to drink a full glass of water before each meal. d. Reinforce teaching regarding the reason for the nausea and vomiting.
Identify and briefly explain the four stages of mitosis
What will be an ideal response?