Author Question: A client of Hispanic descent delivers a newborn son and plans to breastfeed. When the nurse attempt ... (Read 94 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client of Hispanic descent delivers a newborn son and plans to breastfeed. When the nurse attempt to help the newborn latch on for breastfeeding the client states, I would like to bottle feed my baby for the first few days.

Which reason does the nurse anticipate regarding why the client wants to delay breastfeeding?
A) Colostrum is bad for the baby.
B) Breast milk causes skin rashes.
C) It will cause evil eye.
D) Thin milk causes diarrhea.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a newborn male who was circumcised an hour ago. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for the newborn?

A) Risk for Injury
B) Risk for Infection
C) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition
D) Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern

joanwhite · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Some Hispanic cultures believe breastfeeding should be delayed because colostrum is bad for the baby. The belief that breast milk causes skin rashes is from the Haitian culture. The Latino culture does not believe that breastfeeding causes evil eye but rather that touching the head or the face of the baby causes evil eye. The belief that thin milk causes diarrhea is a Haitian cultural belief.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

The client is at increased risk for infection because of the circumcision. Risk for Injury would be appropriate if the client were having difficulty metabolizing bilirubin. Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern would be appropriate if the client were demonstrating signs of ineffective breathing. Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition would be appropriate if the client were demonstrating signs of ineffective feeding behaviors.