Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A preterm newbornA nurse is planning care for a preterm newborn. Which of the following nursing interventions to promote development should be included in the plan of care?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Cluster the newborn's care activities. This intervention promotes development by minimizing stress and promoting rest periods, crucial for preterm newborns. Clustering care activities reduces disturbances, supporting the newborn's neurodevelopmental needs.
B: Keeping the newborn in a well-lit nursery is incorrect as preterm newborns are sensitive to light and need a dim environment to reduce stimulation.
C: Positioning the newborn to promote extension of muscles is incorrect as preterm newborns have immature muscles and need gentle handling to avoid overstretching.
D: Using fingertips when calming the newborn is incorrect as preterm newborns may be easily overstimulated, requiring a gentle touch rather than specific finger use.
B: Keeping the newborn in a well-lit nursery is incorrect as preterm newborns are sensitive to light and need a dim environment to reduce stimulation.
C: Positioning the newborn to promote extension of muscles is incorrect as preterm newborns have immature muscles and need gentle handling to avoid overstretching.
D: Using fingertips when calming the newborn is incorrect as preterm newborns may be easily overstimulated, requiring a gentle touch rather than specific finger use.