Author Question: The process whereby parents awaken the infant to feed every 3 hours during the day and at least ... (Read 82 times)

soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The process whereby parents awaken the infant to feed every 3 hours during the day and at least every 4 hours at night is:

1. known as demand feeding.
2. necessary during the first 24 to 48 hours after birth.
3. employed to set up the supply-meets-demand system.
4. a way to control cluster feeding.

Question 2

Nurses should be able to tell breastfeeding mothers that all of the following are signs that the infant has latched on correctly to her breast except:

1. she feels a firm tugging sensation on her nipples but not pinching or pain.
2. the baby sucks with cheeks rounded not dimpled.
3. the baby's jaw glides smoothly with sucking.
4. she hears a clicking or smacking sound.

beccamahon · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Demand feeding is when the infant determines the frequency of feedings, ap-propriate once the infant is feeding well and gaining weight.
2. Correct. Parents do this to make sure the infant gets at least eight feedings in 24 hours.
3. Incorrect. The supply-meets-demand system is a milk production system that occurs na-turally.
4. Incorrect. Cluster feeding is not a problem if the baby gets eight feedings in during 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. The tugging sensation without pinching is a good sign. The clicking or smack-ing sound may indicate the baby is having difficulty keeping the tongue out over the lower gum ridge. The mother should hope to hear the sound of swallowing.
2. Incorrect. Rounded cheeks are a good sign. The clicking or smacking sound may indicate the baby is having difficulty keeping the tongue out over the lower gum ridge. The mother should hope to hear the sound of swallowing.
3. Incorrect. A smooth gliding jaw is a good sign. The clicking or smacking sound may in-dicate the baby is having difficulty keeping the tongue out over the lower gum ridge. The mother should hope to hear the sound of swallowing.
4. Correct. The clicking or smacking sound may indicate the baby is having difficulty keeping the tongue out over the lower gum ridge. The mother should hope to hear the sound of swallowing.