Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing teaching about newborn care to a client who is 2 hr postpartum.Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Checking the baby's temperature rectally every hour is excessive and may cause discomfort. The other statements reflect appropriate newborn care practices, though placing the baby on the stomach is not recommended for sleep due to SIDS risk, which is addressed in the explanation.