Ch 24

Front 1

A new mother recalls fromprenatal class that she should try to feed her newborn daughter when sheexhibits feeding readiness cues rather than waiting until her infant is cryingfrantically. On the basis of this information, this woman should feed herinfant about every 2.5 to 3 hours when she

Back 1

Makes sucking motions.

Front 2

A new father is ready totake his wife and newborn son home. He proudly tells the nurse who isdischarging them that within the next week he plans to start feeding the infantcereal between breastfeeding sessions. The nurse can explain to him thatbeginning solid foods before 4 to 6 months may

Back 2

Lead to early cessation of breastfeeding.

Front 3

A pregnant woman wants tobreastfeed her infant; however, her husband is not convinced that there are anyscientific reasons to do so. The nurse can give the couple printed informationcomparing breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Which statement is most accurate?Bottle-feeding using commercially prepared infant formulas

Back 3

Increases the risk that the infant will develop allergies.

Front 4

A postpartum womantelephones about her 4-day-old infant. She is not scheduled for a weight checkuntil the infant is 10 days old, and she is worried about whether breastfeedingis going well. Effective breastfeeding is indicated by the newborn who

Back 4

Has at least six to eight wet diapers per day.

Front 5

A primiparous woman isdelighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon aspossible. The nurse can facilitate the infant’s correct latch-on by helping thewoman hold the infant

Back 5

With his head and body in alignment.

Front 6

A breastfeeding womandevelops engorged breasts at 3 days’ postpartum. What action would help thiswoman achieve her goal of reducing the engorgement? The woman

Back 6

Breastfeeds her infant every 2 hours.

Front 7

At a 2-month well-babyexamination, it was discovered that a breastfed infant had only gained 10ounces in the past 4 weeks. The mother and the nurse agree that, to gain weightfaster, the infant needs to

Back 7

Add at least one extra breastfeeding session every 24 hours.

Front 8

A new mother wants to besure that she is meeting her daughter’s needs while feeding her commerciallyprepared infant formula. The nurse should evaluate the mother’s knowledge aboutappropriate infant care. The mother meets her child’s needs when she

Back 8

Burps her infant during and after the feeding as needed.

Front 9

The nurse is discussingstorage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the specialcare unit. What statement would indicate that the mother needs additionalteaching

Back 9

“I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months.”

Front 10

According to therecommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics on infant nutrition

Back 10

Infants should be given only human milk for the first 6 months of life.

Front 11

According to demographicresearch, the woman least likely to breastfeed and therefore most likely toneed education regarding the benefits and proper techniques of breastfeedingwould be

Back 11

A woman who is younger than 25 years of age, African-American, and employed full time outside the home.

Front 12

Which statement concerningthe benefits or limitations of breastfeeding is inaccurate

Back 12

Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood obesity.

Front 13

The nurse is explaining thebenefits associated with breastfeeding to a new mother. Which statement by thenurse would be inaccurate and provide conflicting information to the patient

Back 13

Breastfeeding is an effective method of birth control.