NCLEX · Antepartum, Newborn, and Postpartum Care

Which is a general newborn-care teaching principle nurses commonly reinforce with new parents?

Correct answer

Reinforce safe practices such as safe sleep positioning and supporting the newborn's head, and provide education tailored to the family

  1. A Provide no guidance on feeding
  2. B Reinforce safe practices such as safe sleep positioning and supporting the newborn's head, and provide education tailored to the family
  3. C Newborns need no safety precautions
  4. D Discourage parents from asking questions

Why this is the answer

General newborn-care teaching commonly includes reinforcing safe practices — such as safe sleep recommendations and supporting the newborn's head and neck — and providing individualized education and support to new parents, including encouraging their questions. Newborns require careful safety precautions, and parent education is a core part of postpartum and newborn health promotion. Discouraging questions or omitting guidance would be inappropriate. Understanding that newborn care involves teaching safe practices and supporting parents is a standard health-promotion concept. (This reflects general principles; specific safe-sleep and care recommendations change over time and must be verified against current authoritative guidance and NCLEX prep materials.)
Source: NCLEX-PN Health Promotion — Newborn Care Teaching

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