Exam 6: Health Promotion for the Infant

The parents of a newborn infant state,"We will probably not have our baby immunized because we are concerned about the risk of our child being injured." What is the nurse's best response?

Hearing seems to be relatively acute,even at birth,as shown by reflexive generalized reaction to noise.All newborns should undergo hearing screening at birth,before hospital discharge.In addition,assessment for hearing deficits should take place at every well-baby visit.Risk factors for hearing loss include (select all that apply)

A mother tells the nurse that she is discontinuing breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant.The nurse should recommend that the infant be given

A mother of a 2-month-old infant tells the nurse,"My child doesn't sleep as much as his older brother did at the same age." What is the best response for the nurse?

Which is appropriate play for a 6-month-old infant?

A mother asks the nurse,"When should I begin to clean my baby's teeth?" What is the best response for the nurse to make?