Author Question: In teaching the mother how to remove the newborn from the breast, the nurse would offer which of the ... (Read 42 times)

cabate · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In teaching the mother how to remove the newborn from the breast, the nurse would offer which of the following instructions?

a. Gently slap the newborn's cheek or hand to get him or her distracted enough to stop feeding.
b. Pull on the baby's ear that is opposite the breast there the baby is feeding.
c. Push on the baby's cheeks to open the baby's mouth.
d. Place a finger in the side of the baby's mouth and between the jaws to release suction.

Question 2

The establishment of the Medicare system of payment for hospital stays:

a. Had no impact on children's health
b. Led to shorter hospital stays for acutely ill children
c. Decreased the need for discharge teaching
d. Eliminated the need for home health care

abro1885 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. It would not be effective to slap the newborn's cheek or hand.
B Incorrect. It would not be effective to pull on the baby's ear.
C Incorrect. It would not be effective to push on the baby's cheeks to open the mouth.
D Correct. After nursing, release the suction before removing the newborn from the breast by placing a finger in the side of the mouth and between the jaws.

Answer to Question 2

B
The Medicare system of payment had an enormous impact on the rest of the insurance industry. Other insurance companies developed prospective payments plans of their own. The need for discharge teaching and home health care increased as a result of shorter hospital stays.