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ssal

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In many hospitals new mothers are routinely presented with gift bags containing samples of infant formula. This practice:
 
  a. Is inconsistent with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
  b. Promotes longer periods of breastfeeding.
  c. Is perceived as supportive to both bottle-feeding and breastfeeding mothers.
  d. Is associated with earlier cessation of breastfeeding.

Question 2

On examining a woman who gave birth 5 hours ago, the nurse finds that the woman has completely saturated a perineal pad within 15 minutes. The nurse's first action is to:
 
  a. Begin an intravenous (IV) infusion of Ringer's lactate solution.
  b. Assess the woman's vital signs.
  c. Call the woman's primary health care provider.
  d. Massage the woman's fundus.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Infant formula should not be given to mothers who are breastfeeding. Such gifts are associated with earlier cessation of breastfeeding. Baby-Friendly USA prohibits the distribution of any gift bags or formula to new mothers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse should assess the uterus for atony. Uterine tone must be established to prevent excessive blood loss. The nurse may begin an IV infusion to restore circulatory volume, but this would not be the first action. Blood pressure is not a reliable indicator of impending shock from impending hemorrhage; assessing vital signs should not be the nurse's first action. The physician would be notified after the nurse completes the assessment of the woman.



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