The mother of a 2-week-old infant tells the nurse, "I think the baby is constipated. I've noticed she strains when she has a bowel movement." What is nurse's most helpful response?
a. "Give the baby one serving of fruit per day."
b. "Increase the amount and frequency of her feedings."
c. "It sounds like the baby is uncomfortable because she is constipated."
d. "Newborns might strain with bowel movements because their muscles aren't fully developed."
ANS: D
Straining in the newborn period is normal. It results from underdeveloped abdominal musculature. No treatment is required.
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