Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A mother is visiting her neonate in the neonatal intensive care unit. Her baby is fussy and the mother wants to know what to do. In order to quiet a sick neonate, which of the following can the nurse teach the mother to do?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Constant, gentle touch is soothing and minimizes overstimulation for a sick neonate.