Author Question: Which of the following statements concerning the benefits or limitations of breastfeeding is not ... (Read 78 times)

fahad · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following statements concerning the benefits or limitations of breastfeeding is not accurate?

1. Breast milk changes over time to meet changing needs as infants grow.
2. Long-term studies have shown that the benefits of breast milk continue after the infant is weaned.
3. Breast milk/breastfeeding may enhance cognitive development.
4. Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood obesity.

Question 2

A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice. The nurse's most appropriate response would be:

1. This is a highly effective method, but it has some side effects..
2. Your current medications will decrease the effectiveness of the pill..
3. The pill will decrease the effectiveness of your seizure medication..
4. This is a good choice for your age and personal history..

Sammyo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. This is a benefit of breastfeeding. Further, it actually decreases the risk of childhood obesity.
4. Correct. It actually decreases the risk of childhood obesity.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. This is a true statement but is not the most appropriate response.
2. Correct. Because the liver metabolizes oral contraceptives, the effectiveness of oral con-traceptives is decreased when taken simultaneously with anticonvulsants.
3. Incorrect. The anticonvulsant will decrease the effectiveness of the pill, not the other way around.
4. Incorrect. This statement does not teach the patient about the decreased effectiveness of the pill that she may experience due to her anticonvulsant therapy.