A client who delivered a day ago has chosen to breastfeed her infant. Which observation best indicates that the client understands breastfeeding?
1. The infant is crying when brought to the breast.
2. The client takes off her gown to achieve skin-to-skin contact.
3. The infant is held so that the nipple is accessed by turning the head.
4. The client puts the infant to breast when the baby is asleep to help wake the baby up.
Question 2
A pregnant client has not decided on a feeding method for her infant and asks for more information about breastfeeding and formula-feeding. Which client statement indicates that the teaching was successful?
1. Breastfeeding is more expensive than formula-feeding.
2. My baby has a lower risk of food allergies if I breastfeed.
3. Formula-feeding gives the baby protection from infections.
4. Breast milk cannot be stored; it has to be thrown away after pumping.
Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
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Testing patellar reflex, client in a sitting position
Single-serve pods of infant formula