NCLEX-RN · Question #690
The nurse is caring for a 6-week-old girl with meningitis. To help her develop a sense of trust, the nurse should:
The correct answer is D. Pick her up when she cries. (A) A soft blanket may be comforting, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. (B) Good perineal care is important, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. (C) An infant with meningitis needs frequent attention, but leaving the door open…
Question
The nurse is caring for a 6-week-old girl with meningitis. To help her develop a sense of trust, the nurse should:
Options
- AGive her a small soft blanket to hold
- BGive her good perineal care after each diaper change
- CLeave the door open to her room
- DPick her up when she cries
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A4% (2)
- B16% (7)
- C9% (4)
- D71% (32)
Explanation
(A) A soft blanket may be comforting, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. (B) Good perineal care is important, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. (C) An infant with meningitis needs frequent attention, but leaving the door open does not foster (D) Consistently picking her up when she cries will help the child feel trust in her caregivers.
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