The nurse is partnering with the family of a hospitalized premature neonate who suffered an intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). After 3 months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the infant is being discharged. Which activities will the nurse suggest to the family to help stimulate the infant's development? Select all that apply.

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Holding and rocking the infant, interacting face to face, and talking softly and singing to the infant are all appropriate activities to stimulate the premature neonate's development. Using a daycare for stimulation may increase the risk of infection, and discouraging sibling interaction may limit the social stimulation that the infant needs.

The Nurse Is Partnering with the Family of a Hospitalized