Author Question: Your client's tells you that the first day of her last menstrual period was on August 4 . Using ... (Read 28 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Your client's tells you that the first day of her last menstrual period was on August 4 . Using Naegele's rule, you determine that her EDD will be which of the following?

a. February 7 c. October 29
b. May 11 d. December 15

Question 2

A nurse is providing instruction about diet during breastfeeding to a new mother. Which information should the nurse include?

a. Energy needs of breastfeeding require the addition of 500 calories each day.
b. It is important to increase your consumption of fluids to at least 10 glasses of water every day while breastfeeding.
c. Avoidance of spicy foods is recommended because it can affect how breast milk tastes.
d. Dieting to reduce weight is not recommended while breastfeeding.

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The EDD for your client would be May 11th. It is computed in the following manner:
First day of last period August 4th. Add 7 days = August 11
Next take August 11 and subtract 3 months = May 11

Answer to Question 2

A
The normal caloric intake for a woman of childbearing age is 2000 kcal/day; for the breastfeeding mother, the caloric intake should be 2500 kcal/day. Breastfeeding mothers' fluid requirements can be met by drinking six 8-ounce glasses of water or caffeine-free drinks/day. Avoidance of spicy foods is recommended because it can affect how breast milk tastes, while true for many women, is not the most appropriate answer to the question concerning dietary instructions. Breastfeeding actually encourages weight loss secondary to the amount of energy required for the metabolic needs of lactation.