The nurse advises the mother of a 3-month-old infant, exclusively ...

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The nurse advises the mother of a 3-month-old infant, exclusively breast-fed, to:
 
  a. start giving the infant a vitamin D supple-ment.
  b. start using an infant feeder and add rice cereal to the formula.
  c. start feeding the infant rice cereal with a spoon at the evening feeding.
  d. continue breast-feeding without any supplements.

Question 2

A nurse is describing the endocrine system to a nursing student. Which statement best describes the negative feedback system of the pituitary gland?
 
  a. The pituitary gland produces five hormones that are interdependent.
  b. Target organs stimulate the hypothalamus, which in turn produces hormones.
  c. The anterior pituitary stimulates the produc-tion of posterior pituitary hormones.
  d. The pituitary gland secretes hormones that stimulate target organs to produce specific hormones. As hormonal secretions of the target organs increase, the pituitary gland decreases the secretion of the stimulating hormone.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Breast milk does not provide an adequate amount of dietary vitamin D. Infants who are exclusively breast-fed need vitamin D supplements to prevent rickets. An infant feeder is an inappropriate method of providing the infant with caloric intake. Solid foods and rice cereal are not recommended for a 3-month-old infant. Solid feedings do not typically begin before 4 to 6 months of age. Because breast milk is not an adequate source of fluoride, infants need to be given a fluoride supplement.

Answer to Question 2

D
The pituitary stimulates target organs to produce specific hormones. When enough hormone is produced, the target organ signals the pituitary to stop secretion of the stimulating hormone. There are six hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary; they are not interdependent. The anterior pituitary gland stimulates target organs to produce specific hormones and does not control production of posterior pituitary hormones.

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