Exam (elaborations) Maternal Newborn Ati

Maternal Newborn Ati Proctored FOCUSED EXAM REVIEW - LATEST CORRECT Solutions/A GRADE A nurse is teaching a new parent about newborn safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? CorrectAnswer: A. "You can share your room with your baby for the next fewweeks." B. "Cover your baby with a light blanket while sleeping." C. "Check the temperature of your baby's bath water with your hand." D. "Your baby can nap in the car seat during the daytime." Answer: "You can share your room with your baby for the next few weeks." The nurse should instruct the parents to check the temperature of thenewborn's bath water with their elbow, which is more sensitive to temperature than the hand. The hot water heater should be set at or below 49° C (120.2° F) to prevent burns. A. "You can share your room with your baby for the next few weeks." The nurse should recommend room-sharing during the first few weeks. This allows the parent to be readily available to the newborn and learn the newborn's cues. However, the nurse should instruct the parent to avoid placing the newborn in their bed as it increases the risk for sudden infant death syndrome. B. "Cover your baby with a light blanket while sleeping." The nurse should instruct the parents to place the newborn in a sleep sack or a one-piece sleeper. Covering the newborn with a blanket or quilt increases the risk for sudden infant death syndrome.