Forms of exercise appropriate for a pregnant patient are? (Select all that apply.)

Choice A reason:

Monitoring the newborn's blood glucose level hourly is not necessary for a newborn undergoing phototherapy. Phototherapy does not affect blood glucose levels, and hourly monitoring would be too invasive and stressful for the newborn. •

Choice B reason:

Applying lotion to the newborn's skin twice per day is not recommended for a newborn undergoing phototherapy. Lotion can interfere with the effectiveness of the phototherapy and increase the risk of skin irritation or infection. •

Choice C reason:

Maintaining the newborn in a prone position is not advisable for a newborn undergoing phototherapy. The newborn should be positioned on alternate sides to expose as much skin surface as possible to the light source. •

Choice D reason:

Encouraging the newborn to breastfeed every 2 hr is an appropriate action for a newborn undergoing phototherapy. Frequent feeding helps to promote hydration and the elimination of bilirubin from the body.

Choice A reason:

Drowsy. This is not the best state for feeding a newborn, because the baby may fall asleep before finishing the feed or may not latch on well. A drowsy baby may also have trouble swallowing or coordinating sucking and breathing. •

Choice B reason:

Crying. This is also not a good state for feeding a newborn, because crying is a late sign of hunger and indicates that the baby is already distressed. A crying baby may have difficulty calming down enough to feed or may gulp air and become gassy. •

Choice C reason:

Active alert. This is a possible state for feeding a newborn, but not the most optimal one. An active alert baby may be easily distracted by noises or movements around them or may become fussy or overstimulated if they are not fed quickly enough. •

Choice D reason:

Alert. This is the best state for feeding a newborn because the baby is awake, calm, and attentive to their surroundings. An alert baby will show signs of hunger such as rooting, smacking their lips, or sucking their fingers, and will be ready to latch on and feed well.