The nurse is observing a parent holding a preterm infant.The infant is sneezing,yawning,and extending the arms and legs.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Cover the infant with a warmed blanket.
B) Encourage the parent to do kangaroo care.
C) Encourage the parent to place the infant back in the warmer
D) Have the parent fold the infant's arms across the chest.

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These are signs that the preterm infant is overstimulated.The parent should place the infant back in her warmer,and the nurse can turn down the lights and limit noise.The other suggestions will not help decrease stimulation.

The Nurse Is Observing a Parent Holding a Preterm Infant