What should the nurse explain when responding to the question, ...

[maychende]

What should the nurse explain when responding to the question, Will I produce enough milk for my baby as she grows and needs more milk at each feeding?
 
  a. Early addition of baby food will meet the infant's needs.
  b. The breast milk will gradually become richer to supply additional calories.
  c. As the infant requires more milk, feedings can be supplemented with cow's milk.
  d. The mother's milk supply will increase as the infant demands more at each feeding.

Question 2

A new mother is concerned because her 1-day-old newborn is taking only 1 oz at each feeding. What should the nurse explain?
 
  a. The infant is probably having difficulty adjusting to the formula.
  b. An infant does not require as much formula in the first few days of life.
  c. The infant's stomach capacity is small at birth but will expand within a few days.
  d. The infant tires easily during the first few days but will gradually take more formula.

[Rilsmarie951]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The amount of milk produced depends on the amount of stimulation of the breast. Increased demand with more frequent and longer breastfeeding sessions results in more milk available for the infant. Solids should not be added until about 4 to 6 months, when the infant's immune system is more mature. This will decrease the chance of allergy formations. Mature breast milk will stay the same. The amounts will increase as the infant feeds for longer times. Supplementation will decrease the amount of stimulation of the breast and decrease the milk production.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The infant's stomach capacity at birth is 10 to 20 mL and increases to 30 to 90 mL by the end of the first week. There are other symptoms if there is a formula intolerance. The infant's requirements are the same, but the stomach capacity needs to increase before taking in adequate amounts. The infant's sleep patterns do change, but the infant should be awake enough to feed.

[maychende]

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