An infant has been hospitalized since birth.What nursing intervention takes priority for this child?

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Priority nursing interventions for the infant with a chronic condition or undergoing a long hospitalization include measures to provide soothing and physical touch,such as cuddling,holding,using a soft voice,and rocking.Keeping parents up to date is important for any hospitalized child and is not specific to parents of this age group.Visitation should be liberal,preferably 24 hours a day.Soft mattresses and plush objects in the crib increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and should be avoided.

An Infant Has Been Hospitalized Since Birth