Author Question: A new mother has decided not to breastfeed her newborn. What information will the nurse include when ... (Read 57 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A new mother has decided not to breastfeed her newborn. What information will the nurse include when planning to teach the mother about formula feeding?

a. Positioning the bottle so that the nipple is full of formula during the entire feeding
b. Heating the infant formula in a microwave
c. Burping the infant after 4 ounces and again when the bottle is empty
d. Propping a bottle for a feeding

Question 2

A primipara tells the nurse, My afterpains get worse when I am breastfeeding. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

a. I'll get you some aspirin to relieve the cramping that you feel.
b. Afterpains are more intense with your first baby.
c. Breastfeeding releases a hormone that causes your uterus to contract.
d. A change of position when you're breastfeeding might help.

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nipple of the bottle should be kept full of formula to reduce the amount of air the infant swallows.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Breastfeeding mothers may have more afterpains because infant suckling causes the posterior pituitary to release oxytocin, which is a hormone that contracts the uterus.