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What is one of the early steps in helping grieving parents express their grief?
What is one of the early steps in helping grieving parents express their grief?
- Offering to babysit the newborn
- Using open-ended questions or reflection of feelings (correct)
- Telling the parents to move on
- Providing medical advice
Why might parents experience grief even when a healthy child is born?
Why might parents experience grief even when a healthy child is born?
- Because the newborn does not meet their expectations in size, sex, or appearance (correct)
- Because they need to move houses
- Due to the cost of raising a child
- Because they have to adapt to being parents
How should nurses handle parents' feelings about their newborn?
How should nurses handle parents' feelings about their newborn?
- Accept and encourage their expressions of grief (correct)
- Ignore the parents' emotions
- Dismiss the parents' feelings as irrelevant
- Convince the parents that their feelings are wrong
What might a woman who has experienced the loss of a newborn feel?
What might a woman who has experienced the loss of a newborn feel?
What can awaken grief in parents who thought they had resolved it?
What can awaken grief in parents who thought they had resolved it?
In what situation might parents wish to have a baptism performed for their newborn?
In what situation might parents wish to have a baptism performed for their newborn?
What temperature range is considered normal for the term newborn?
What temperature range is considered normal for the term newborn?
Which method of heat loss involves direct skin contact with a cold surface?
Which method of heat loss involves direct skin contact with a cold surface?
What issues can hypothermia in newborns lead to?
What issues can hypothermia in newborns lead to?
During which phase does the newborn stabilize, show readiness for feeding, and exhibit changes in color and muscle tone?
During which phase does the newborn stabilize, show readiness for feeding, and exhibit changes in color and muscle tone?
What does hypoglycemia in newborns result from, according to the text?
What does hypoglycemia in newborns result from, according to the text?
What is the purpose of delaying the newborn's first bath?
What is the purpose of delaying the newborn's first bath?
Which phase of newborn transition includes signs like tachycardia and startle reflex?
Which phase of newborn transition includes signs like tachycardia and startle reflex?
What should be checked in a mother to ensure successful breastfeeding?
What should be checked in a mother to ensure successful breastfeeding?
Why should a mother discard any formula leftovers?
Why should a mother discard any formula leftovers?
What is the cause of yellow skin color in newborns?
What is the cause of yellow skin color in newborns?
Why do newborns need only a shirt and diaper for clothing initially?
Why do newborns need only a shirt and diaper for clothing initially?
What can high levels of bilirubin cause in newborns?
What can high levels of bilirubin cause in newborns?
What should a nurse do in case of doubt about whether a newborn is alive during baptism?
What should a nurse do in case of doubt about whether a newborn is alive during baptism?
What reactions might grieving parents display when a newborn dies unexpectedly?
What reactions might grieving parents display when a newborn dies unexpectedly?
What protocol do nursing units follow to help parents accept and resolve the death of a newborn?
What protocol do nursing units follow to help parents accept and resolve the death of a newborn?
Why should nursing units create a memory packet for grieving families?
Why should nursing units create a memory packet for grieving families?
How does a family care plan differ from a traditional nursing care plan in obstetrics?
How does a family care plan differ from a traditional nursing care plan in obstetrics?
Why is it important for nurses to listen to parents' responses when dealing with grieving families?
Why is it important for nurses to listen to parents' responses when dealing with grieving families?
What should nurses do to help grieving families with a stillborn newborn's appearance?
What should nurses do to help grieving families with a stillborn newborn's appearance?
Why should nursing units use a visual code on a mother's door when dealing with grieving families?
Why should nursing units use a visual code on a mother's door when dealing with grieving families?
Why is it essential for nursing units to provide information about grief coping mechanisms to parents?
Why is it essential for nursing units to provide information about grief coping mechanisms to parents?
What data are required in a family care plan according to Nursing Care Plan 9.2?
What data are required in a family care plan according to Nursing Care Plan 9.2?
How can abundant vernix affect the position of a newborn's ear?
How can abundant vernix affect the position of a newborn's ear?
What is a normal characteristic of breast tissue in term newborns?
What is a normal characteristic of breast tissue in term newborns?
In term male newborns, what is the texture of the scrotum?
In term male newborns, what is the texture of the scrotum?
For female term newborns, how do the labia majora and labia minora compare?
For female term newborns, how do the labia majora and labia minora compare?
Where are the sole creases located in term or postterm newborns?
Where are the sole creases located in term or postterm newborns?
How is the respiratory rate assessed in newborn infants?
How is the respiratory rate assessed in newborn infants?
What is a normal heart rate range for newborn infants?
What is a normal heart rate range for newborn infants?
What is the most common method used to measure a newborn's body temperature?
What is the most common method used to measure a newborn's body temperature?
How is a newborn's blood pressure typically measured?
How is a newborn's blood pressure typically measured?
What is a potential sign of coarctation of the aorta when assessing a newborn?
What is a potential sign of coarctation of the aorta when assessing a newborn?
What is the primary purpose of giving sponge baths to newborns in hospitals?
What is the primary purpose of giving sponge baths to newborns in hospitals?
What should be done if a newborn urinates in the birthing room?
What should be done if a newborn urinates in the birthing room?
Why are identification bands used for newborns?
Why are identification bands used for newborns?
What is the significance of checking that all numbers on identification bands are identical?
What is the significance of checking that all numbers on identification bands are identical?
Why should newborn identification bands be applied relatively snugly?
Why should newborn identification bands be applied relatively snugly?
What is a characteristic sign that a newborn may be postterm or had poor placental support?
What is a characteristic sign that a newborn may be postterm or had poor placental support?
Why is it recommended not to leave a newborn alone in a hospital room?
Why is it recommended not to leave a newborn alone in a hospital room?
How can parents recognize authorized personnel in a hospital setting?
How can parents recognize authorized personnel in a hospital setting?
Why is it important for parents to recognize authorized employees in a hospital setting?
Why is it important for parents to recognize authorized employees in a hospital setting?
What is the purpose of embedded microchips in some identification bands?
What is the purpose of embedded microchips in some identification bands?
What is the typical range for systolic blood pressure in term newborns?
What is the typical range for systolic blood pressure in term newborns?
How is the weight of a newborn usually measured?
How is the weight of a newborn usually measured?
Why is it important to measure the chest circumference of a newborn?
Why is it important to measure the chest circumference of a newborn?
What is the recommended practice for cord care to prevent infection?
What is the recommended practice for cord care to prevent infection?
What is a sign that the cord clamp might be loose in a newborn?
What is a sign that the cord clamp might be loose in a newborn?
Why is delayed cord clamping beneficial for newborns?
Why is delayed cord clamping beneficial for newborns?
Which is a typical sign that the umbilical cord stump is drying properly?
Which is a typical sign that the umbilical cord stump is drying properly?
How is length often measured in newborns?
How is length often measured in newborns?
What is a typical characteristic of a normal umbilical cord?
What is a typical characteristic of a normal umbilical cord?
What should parents be instructed to report regarding umbilical cord care?
What should parents be instructed to report regarding umbilical cord care?
What is a key reason why some parents may have difficulty forming attachments with their newborns?
What is a key reason why some parents may have difficulty forming attachments with their newborns?
Which behavior should a nurse observe to assess the involvement of siblings and grandparents with the newborn?
Which behavior should a nurse observe to assess the involvement of siblings and grandparents with the newborn?
What can the nurse do to facilitate parent-newborn attachment for adolescent mothers?
What can the nurse do to facilitate parent-newborn attachment for adolescent mothers?
Why is it important for the nurse to discuss expected newborn behaviors with parents?
Why is it important for the nurse to discuss expected newborn behaviors with parents?
Which behavior may indicate a need for additional interventions by the nurse during parent-newborn interactions?
Which behavior may indicate a need for additional interventions by the nurse during parent-newborn interactions?
What should the nurse do if the newborn is breastfed?
What should the nurse do if the newborn is breastfed?
What is the normal blood glucose level range for healthy newborns by 3 hours of age?
What is the normal blood glucose level range for healthy newborns by 3 hours of age?
What is considered hypoglycemia in newborns 2 hours after birth?
What is considered hypoglycemia in newborns 2 hours after birth?
Which of the following newborns are at risk for low blood glucose after birth?
Which of the following newborns are at risk for low blood glucose after birth?
What are some signs of hypoglycemia in newborns?
What are some signs of hypoglycemia in newborns?
Why is it important to avoid the center of the heel during a heel stick procedure in newborns?
Why is it important to avoid the center of the heel during a heel stick procedure in newborns?
What is the purpose of a panel of more than 31 tests undertaken in newborn screening?
What is the purpose of a panel of more than 31 tests undertaken in newborn screening?
What is the main difference between bonding and attachment in relation to a newborn?
What is the main difference between bonding and attachment in relation to a newborn?
Why is it recommended for both partners to view, hold, and touch the newborn soon after birth?
Why is it recommended for both partners to view, hold, and touch the newborn soon after birth?
