Many nurses find it difficult in a nurse to get accurate information when making their assessment using the stethoscope and it can near impossible with a crying or irritable baby. What can the nurse do in order to make her job a little easier?
A)Rock the baby to sleep before attempting the assessment
B)Give the baby a pacifier or bottle as a temporary aid to stop the crying
C)Wait to the nursery becomes quiet and the baby stops crying
D)Just do the best she can and get whatever she can from her examination

Question

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Give the baby a pacifier or bottle as a temporary aid to stop the crying. The auscultation should not be delayed in the event there is something abnormal that may be occurring, especially if the baby is crying for what may seem like no apparent reason.

Many Nurses Find It Difficult in a Nurse to Get