A nurse observes an infant in a crib lying still, without facial movements except for occasional sucking movements. At this time, the nurse will avoid:

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Since the infant is not showing any signs of alertness or hunger, attempting to feed the infant could be futile and may disturb the infant's sleep. The nurse should wait until the infant shows signs of hunger or alertness before attempting to feed. Assessing heart and respiratory rate, repositioning the head of the infant, and skin assessment are important nursing interventions that should not be avoided.

A Nurse Observes an Infant in a Crib Lying Still