The Mother of a Severely Premature Infant Is Being Allowed

The mother of a severely premature infant is being allowed to see her baby for the first time. The infant has an IV, a feeding tube, and is receiving phototherapy. He is also hooked up to cardiac and respiratory monitors. What information or instructions should the mother NOT receive before seeing her infant?

A) The mother should not touch her infant because the baby's skin is fragile and could be easily hurt.
B) The mother should not hold the infant before thoroughly washing her hands.
C) The mother should be told what her infant will look like.
D) The mother should receive a description of the equipment that is hooked up to her child.