An infant is admitted to the nursery for observation after a motor vehicle accident. Family members are unable to stay with the patient. To provide psychological comfort, the nurse would:
A)Assign the same nurse to care for the patient
B)Follow a routine to which the patient is accustomed
C)Ensure a staff member stays with the patient
D)Have the patient listen to the parent's voice over the phone

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To provide psychological comfort, the nurse would follow a routine to which the patient is accustomed. Very young patients gain security from having their needs consistently met.

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