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leilurhhh

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Which hormone remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of the breastfeed-ing woman?
 
  a. Estrogen
  b. Progesterone
  c. Prolactin
  d. Human placental lactogen

Question 2

Parents are in the physician's office with their infant for a 1-month checkup. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse ask whether the newborn received in the hospital after birth?
 
  1. Hepatitis B
  2. Influenza
  3. Rotavirus
  4. Rubella



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Answer to Question 1

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A Estrogen levels decrease markedly after expulsion of the placenta, reaching their lowest levels 1 week into the postpartum period.
B Progesterone levels decrease markedly after expulsion of the placenta, reaching their lowest levels 1 week into the postpartum period.
C Prolactin levels in the blood increase progressively throughout pregnancy. In women who breastfeed, prolactin levels remain elevated into the sixth week af-ter birth.
D Human placental lactogen levels decrease dramatically after expulsion of the placenta.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Hepatitis B is given routinely at birth.
2. This vaccine is not administered at birth.
3. This vaccine is not administered at birth.
4. This vaccine is not administered at birth.



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