Newborn Nursing Care Q 29
The nurse instructs a primipara about safety considerations for the neonate. The nurse determines that the client does not understand the instructions when she says:
A. “All neonates should be in an approved car seat when in an automobile.”
B. “It’s acceptable to prop the infant’s bottle once in a while.”
C. “Pillows should not be used in the infant’s crib.”
D. “Infants should never be left unattended on an unguarded surface.”
Correct Answer: B. “It’s acceptable to prop the infant’s bottle once in a while.”
Option B: It is not advisable to prop or leave the bottle in the baby’s mouth. This can increase the baby’s risk of choking, ear infections, and tooth decay. There is also the very real risk that babies simply end up consuming too much milk if it keeps flowing.