The nurse knows that in some cases, breastfeeding is not ...

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The nurse knows that in some cases, breastfeeding is not advisable. Which mother should be counseled against breastfeeding?
 
  1. A mother with a poorly balanced diet
  2. A mother who is overweight
  3. A mother who is HIV positive
  4. A mother who has twins

Question 2

When teaching the new mother about the composition of breast milk, the nurse explains that the fat content can range from 30 to 50 grams/liter.
 
  Which factors affect the fat content of breast milk? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Maternal parity
  2. Duration of pregnancy
  3. Stage of lactation
  4. Time of day
  5. Vitamin C intake

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Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 3. Women with HIV or AIDS are counseled against breastfeeding.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Multiparous mothers produce milk with a lower content of fatty acids than primigravidas.
2. The milk of a mother who delivers a preterm infant has a greater concentration of DHA and ARA than does the milk of a mother who gives birth to a full-term infant.
3. Phospholipids and cholesterol levels are higher in colostrum than in mature milk, although overall fat content is higher in mature breast milk than in colostrum.
4. Fat content is generally higher in the evening and lower in the early morning.

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