Author Question: A pregnant patient in labor asks the nurse how soon the baby can be breastfed after delivery. What ... (Read 41 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant patient in labor asks the nurse how soon the baby can be breastfed after delivery. What should the nurse respond to the patient?

A) Immediately after birth
B) After the infant is allowed to rest
C) In 24 hours after her infant is given water
D) Once the infant has a first feeding of formula

Question 2

A nurse is working as part of a committee to establish policies to promote bonding and attachment. Which practice would be least effective in achieving this goal?

A) Allowing unlimited visiting hours on maternity units
B) Offering round-the-clock nursery care for all infants
C) Promoting rooming-in
D) Encouraging infant contact immediately after birth

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Breastfeeding should begin as soon after birth as possible, ideally while the woman is still in the birthing room and while the infant is in the first reactivity period. Breastfeeding should not wait until the baby rests. Twenty-four hours is too long to wait to begin breastfeeding. Mixing breastfeeding and formula feeding is not recommended.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Factors that can affect attachment include separation of the infant and parents for long times during the day, such as if the infant was being cared for in the nursery throughout the day. Unlimited visiting hours, rooming-in, and infant contact immediately after birth promote bonding and attachment.