Author Question: The nurse is discussing breast-feeding with a pregnant mother who is being seen for a routine ... (Read 55 times)

abc · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is discussing breast-feeding with a pregnant mother who is being seen for a routine ob-stetrical visit. Which of the following should the nurse include as positive effects/outcomes of breast-feeding? (Select all that apply.)

1. Good source of antibodies
2. Convenient source of nutrition
3. Economical source of nutrients
4. Minimal digestive system upsets
5. Less risk related to food allergies
6. Encourages family-infant bonding

Question 2

Besides being pivotal in the growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissue, protein plays a sig-nificant role in the body's ability to: (Select all that apply.)

1. Produce T cells
2. Manage bleeding
3. Produce carbon dioxide
4. Maintain blood pressure
5. Manage waste production
6. Transport drugs systemically

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Benefits of breast-feeding include reduced food allergies and intolerances; fewer infant infec-tions; easier digestion; convenient; always correct temperature, available, and fresh; economical, because it is less expensive than formula; and increased time for mother and infant interaction, although it does not contribute to family-infant bonding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 4, 6
Proteins provide a source of energy (4 kcal/g), and they are essential for synthesis (building) of body tissue in growth, maintenance, and repair. Collagen, hormones, enzymes, immune cells, DNA, and RNA are all made of protein. In addition, blood clotting, fluid regulation, and ac-id-base balance require proteins. These proteins transport nutrients and many drugs in the blood. There is not a direct connection between the other options and protein.