Nursing Care of the Newborn Exam 2024 Complete With Expert Verified Answers
Nursing Care of the Newborn Exam 2024 Complete With Expert Verified Answers Which method of swaddling could cause risk for injury? 1. Knees flexed 2. Arms flexed 3. Legs extended 4. Arms extended 3. Legs Extended Swaddling an infant tightly with the legs extended is associated with an increased risk for hip dislocation. The correct way to swaddle an infant is with the hips in slight flexion and abducted and allowing for freedom of movement of the knees. Swaddling the infant with the arms either flexed or extended does not place the newborn at risk for injury.
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