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imowrer

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The postpartum period (puerperium) extends from:
 
  a. Delivery of the infant to delivery of the placenta
  b. Expulsion of the placenta to closure of the cervical os
  c. Onset of labor to discharge from the hospital or birthing center
  d. Childbirth to the return of the uterus and other organs to a pre-pregnant state

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that instructions for mothers who are bottle feeding should include teaching them not to put the infant to bed with a bottle of milk in order to prevent the development of:
 
  a. Gastric reflux
  b. Diarrhea
  c. Dental caries
  d. Colic


Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The postpartum period is defined as the period between childbirth and return of the mother's organs to the pre-pregnant state.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The liquid can pool in the infant's mouth for a long time, promoting bacterial growth, leading to dental caries.


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imowrer

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


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