A woman required a cesarean section for safe delivery of her ...

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A woman required a cesarean section for safe delivery of her newborn. She is planning to breastfeed and verbalized concern about pain. What is the best suggestion by the nurse?
 
  a. Consider formula feeding for the first few days.
  b. Pumping breast milk would be best for now.
  c. Take pain medication 30 to 40 minutes prior to nursing.
  d. Use the football hold when breastfeeding.

Question 2

Below what blood glucose level is the newborn considered hypoglycemic?
 
  a. Below 70 mg/dL
  b. Below 60 mg/dL
  c. Below 50 mg/dL
  d. Below 40 mg/dL

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The best answer is to encourage use of the football hold to decrease pressure on the operative site. There is no indication for the woman to formula feed or pump. Some pain medications should not be taken when breastfeeding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A blood glucose level of less than 40 mg/dL is considered hypoglycemic. If the screening sample is below 40 mg/dL, a venous sample will be drawn. After the blood has been drawn, the infant should be fed to prevent a further drop.