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mynx

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A pregnant woman is interested in breastfeeding her baby and asks several questions about the topic. Which information is appropriate for the nurse to share with her?
 
  a. Breastfeeding is best when also supplemented with bottle feedings.
  b. Babies who are breastfed often require supplemental vitamins.
  c. Breastfeeding is recommended for infants for the first 2 years of life.
  d. Breast milk provides the nutrients necessary for growth, as well as natural immunity.

Question 2

When assessing a patient's nutritional status, the nurse recalls that the best definition of optimal nutritional status is sufficient nutrients that:
 
  a. Are in excess of daily body requirements.
  b. Provide for the minimum body needs.
  c. Provide for daily body requirements but do not support increased metabolic demands.
  d. Provide for daily body requirements and support increased metabolic demands.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Breastfeeding is recommended for full-term infants for the first year of life because breast milk is ideally formulated to promote normal infant growth and development, as well as natural immunity. The other statements are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Optimal nutritional status is achieved when sufficient nutrients are consumed to support day-to-day body needs and any increased metabolic demands resulting from growth, pregnancy, or illness.





 

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