A mother is attempting to breastfeed her infant in the hospital setting. The infant is sleepy and displays some audible swallowing, the maternal nipples are flat, and the breasts are soft.
The nurse has attempted to teach the mother positioning on one side, and now the mother wants to place the infant to the breast on the other side. Based on LATCH scores, the nurse would designate a score of:
a. 10 and document findings in the chart.
b. 6 and further teach and assist the mother in feeding activities.
c. 5 and tell the mother to discontinue feeding attempts at this time because the infant is too sleepy.
d. 8 and no further assistance is needed for feeding.
Question 2
A new mother asks whether she should feed her newborn colostrum because it is not real milk. The nurse's best answer includes which information?
a. Colostrum is unnecessary for newborns.
b. Colostrum is high in antibodies, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
c. Colostrum is lower in calories than milk and should be supplemented by formula.
d. Giving colostrum is important in helping the mother learn how to breast-feed before she goes home.
A juvenile blue whale with its mother
A cyanotic infant. Note the bluish tinge to the skin around the lips, chin, and nose
Setting the Boundaries
Personal care setting.
Private practice setting.
A mother Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) with her joey feeds in Murramarang National Park