Ellie was adopted at the age of two. Her adoptive family is known ...

[Yi-Chen]

Ellie was adopted at the age of two. Her adoptive family is known as her:
 
  1. Family of choice.
   2. Family of origin.
   3. Nuclear family.
   4. Nontraditional family.

Question 2

A mother is asking the nurse if her infant will be able to still breastfeed even though the infant is on phototherapy. Feedings for the infant:
 
  1. Should be minimal while under phototherapy.
   2. Should be done through a bottle because the baby will be too lethargic to breastfeed.
   3. Should be stopped until the bilirubin levels have dropped into normal limits.
   4. Should be frequent to promote bowel movements to rid the body of the bilirubin.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. This type of family occurs by marriage or co-habitation, not adoption.
2. This type of family is correct because the adoptive parents are raising Ellie.
3. This defines the members of the family.
4. This defines the members of the family that are not part of a nuclear family.

Answer to Question 2

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1 Feeding is important because the bilirubin binds to the fecal matter for excretion.
2. The baby can breastfeed even though the bilirubin level is elevated.
3. Feedings should continue because the bilirubin binds to the fecal matter for excretion.
4. Frequent feedings will help promote bowel movements. The bilirubin binds to the fecal matter for excretion.