Overstimulation May Cause Increased Oxygen Use in a Preterm Infant

Overstimulation may cause increased oxygen use in a preterm infant.Which nursing intervention helps to avoid this problem?

A) Group all care activities together to provide long periods of rest.
B) While giving your report to the next nurse, stand in front of the incubator and talk softly about how the infant responds to stimulation.
C) Teach the parents signs of overstimulation, such as turning the face away or stiffening and extending the extremities and fingers.
D) Keep charts on top of the incubator so the nurses can write on them there.

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