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jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing prenatal education for a group of young pregnant women. One woman asks about the advantages of breastfeeding her infant. Which of the following would the nurse include in answer to this question? Choose all that apply.

A) Has high lactose and low protein content
B) Permanent immunity from certain infections
C) Acidic environment which inhibits bacterial growth
D) Contains antibodies, immunoglobulins, and leukocytes
E) Alkaline environment which inhibits microbe growth

Question 2

The nurse provides prenatal education to a group of pregnant teenagers. One of the group members asks the nurse to talk about the possible complications for a newborn. An accurate statement about neonatal complications would be which of the following?

A) Respiratory difficulties
B) Physiologic jaundice
C) Caput succedaneum
D) Subconjunctival hemorrhage

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D

The neonate inherits a transient immunity from infections as a result of immunoglobulins that cross the placenta. Breastfeeding provides further protection against bacterial and viral infections through antibodies, immunoglobulins, and leukocytes in breast milk. The high lactose content in breast milk, combined with limited protein, promotes an acid environment that is unsuitable for bacterial growth.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

Respiratory difficulties can occur and be life-threatening to the neonate. Birth traumas that cause temporary symptoms are of concern because the parents need to be reassured that the symptoms will disappear. Examples include caput succedaneum (localized edema of the scalp), molding (elongation of the skull as the baby passes through the birth canal), and subconjunctival hemorrhage. The nonthreatening nature of physiologic jaundice, which commonly occurs in the neonate's first days, should also be explained to the parents.