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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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The parents of a preterm infant are preparing to take their baby home. To evaluate the parents’ competency in infant care, it would be most effective for the nurse to:
  1. Observe the parents while they are giving care to their infant
  2. Demonstrate care before having the parents give a return demonstration
  3. Determine the rationale behind the parents’ actions
  4. Ask the parents what they plan to do at home
Explanation
Answer - A - To evaluate the parents’ competency in infant care, it would be most effective for the nurse to observe the parents while they are giving care to their infant. Observing the care that the parents actually give the infant provides direct validation of their skill and comfort levels.
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