The nurse is assisting a mother to bottle-feed her newborn, who has been crying. What should the nurse instruct the client to do before feeding the infant?

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Before feeding, the newborn should be burped to remove any air swallowed during crying or sucking. A pacifier may be offered after the feeding to soothe the newborn, but it should not replace necessary feedings. Unwrapping the newborn may be necessary for access during feeding, but it is not essential before each feeding. The stroking technique may be used to calm a fussy infant but is not necessary before feeding.

The Nurse Is Assisting a Mother to Bottle-Feed Her Newborn