A nurse assesses a mother who rocks and cuddles her newborn son. What sense is the mother stimulating?
A) Auditory
B) Kinesthetic
C) Visual
D) Gustatory
Ans: B
Different types of sensory stimulation are needed for growth as sensory receptors, organs, and the nervous system mature. Appropriate stimulation includes soothing, holding, rocking and changes of position (tactile and kinesthetic sensations), singing and being talked to (auditory sensations), and changing patterns of light and shade, such as through the use of mobiles and bright objects (visual sensations).
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