Question

A nurse is caring for a sleepy newborn. what are interventions the nurse can use to help the sleepy newborn receive adequate nutrition?

Answer 1

Interventions that the nurse could give to the sleepy newborn in order for the baby to receive adequate nutrition are; the nurse should rub or massage the newborn's back or parts such as the hands and feet, applying cool cloth on the face of the baby is also essential, unwrapping the cloth that is surrounded on the new born, turning the newborn from side to side and to change the newborn's diaper. These will help the newborn receive adequate nutrition in a state where he or she is sleepy.