A 2-month-old infant has been diagnosed with pneumonia with respiratory alkalosis. The provider also suspects that the infant is suffering from paresthesias of the hands and feet, because the infant pulls away and cries when his extremities are touched. What client teaching can the nurse provide the parents to comfort the infant with paresthesias?

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A)Comfort measures that may be successful for infants experiencing paresthesias include swaddling, calming touch, and speaking with a quiet voice. A mother of a 2-month-old infant likely already understands breastfeeding techniques if she breastfeeds the infant. Massage techniques will likely cause additional discomfort for the infant; calming touch is needed instead. Postural drainage techniques are used to clear the airway, not comfort the infant.
B)Comfort measures that may be successful for infants experiencing paresthesias include swaddling, calming touch, and speaking with a quiet voice. A mother of a 2-month-old infant likely already understands breastfeeding techniques if she breastfeeds the infant. Massage techniques will likely cause additional discomfort for the infant; calming touch is needed instead. Postural drainage techniques are used to clear the airway, not comfort the infant.
C)Comfort measures that may be successful for infants experiencing paresthesias include swaddling, calming touch, and speaking with a quiet voice. A mother of a 2-month-old infant likely already understands breastfeeding techniques if she breastfeeds the infant. Massage techniques will likely cause additional discomfort for the infant; calming touch is needed instead. Postural drainage techniques are used to clear the airway, not comfort the infant.
D)Comfort measures that may be successful for infants experiencing paresthesias include swaddling, calming touch, and speaking with a quiet voice. A mother of a 2-month-old infant likely already understands breastfeeding techniques if she breastfeeds the infant. Massage techniques will likely cause additional discomfort for the infant; calming touch is needed instead. Postural drainage techniques are used to clear the airway, not comfort the infant.

A 2-Month-Old Infant Has Been Diagnosed with Pneumonia with Respiratory