A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory
... [Show More] of psychosocial development, the nurse tells the group that infants:
Tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a healthy personality
Experience frustration to allow an infant to cry for a while before meeting his or her needs
Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
Ignore needs for short periods to develop a healthy personality Correct ans - Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to the pediatrician's office for a scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz. The nurse notes that the infant now weighs 13 lb. The nurse should
ell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
Tell the mother that semisolid foods should not be introduced until the infant's weight stabilizes
Tell the mother that the infant should be switched from breast milk to formula because the weight gain is inadequate
Tell the mother to decrease the daily number of feedings because the weight gain is excessive Correct ans - Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant notes that the infant's head circumference is the same as the chest circumference. On the basis of this finding, the nurse should:
Suspect the presence of hydrocephalus
Tell the mother that the infant is growing faster than expected Suggest to the pediatrician that a skull x-ray be performed Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
Correct ans - Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my antibodies during pregnancy. Does that mean that my infant is protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse make in response to the mother?
"The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."
"Yes, your infant is protected from all infections."
"If you breastfeed, your infant is protected from infection."
"The transfer of your antibodies protects your infant until the infant is 12 months old." Correct ans - The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."
A nurse is assessing the language development of a 9-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone does the nurse expect to note in an infant of this age? Select all that apply.
The infant smiles and coos. The infant says "Mama." The infant babbles.
Words begin to have meaning for the infant. The infant babbles single consonants.
The infant strings vowels and consonants together. Correct ans - The infant says "Mama."
Words begin to have meaning for the infant.
The infant strings vowels and consonants together.
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office, tells the nurse that her infant is teething, and asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. The nurse instructs the mother to:
Obtain an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medication for gum-pain relief Rub the infant's gums with baby aspirin that has been dissolved in water Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
Schedule an appointment with a dentist for a dental evaluation Correct ans - Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to clean the infant's teeth. The nurse tells the mother to
Dip the infant's pacifier in maple syrup so that the infant will suck Use diluted fluoride and rub the teeth with a soft washcloth
Use a small amount of toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush
Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth Correct ans - Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-month-old infant. Which statement by the mother indicates an understanding of the information?
"Meats are really important for iron, and I should start feeding meats to my infant right away."
"I can mix the food in my infant's bottle if he won't eat the food." "Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
"Fluoride supplementation is not necessary until permanent teeth come in." Correct ans - "Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who weighs 7 lb 2 oz about car safety. The nurse tells the mother:
That because of the infant's weight it is acceptable to hold the infant as long as the mo [Show Less]