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luminitza

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Before discharge from the labor and delivery unit, a new mother asks what she should expect her new baby to do by the end of the first month. The nurse explains that:
 
  a. The baby will smile when the mother speaks
  b. The baby will cry when it is hungry or uncomfortable
  c. The baby will be able to hold a rattle
  d. The baby will be able to lift up its head when placed on its abdomen

Question 2

The nurse will teach the caregivers about the need for small, frequent feedings by explaining to them that newborns and infants have:
 
  a. a slower metabolic rate than adults
  b. slower peristalsis
  c. decreased emptying rate
  d. a 10- to 20-milliliter stomach capacity at birth


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strudel15

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
At the end of 1 month, the baby will be able to cry when it is uncomfortable or hungry. The baby will not be able to do the other tasks at this time.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect. Newborns and infants have a faster metabolic rate than adults.
B Incorrect. Newborns and infants have greater peristalsis.
C Incorrect. Newborns and infants have increased stomach emptying rate.
D Correct. Newborns and infants need for small, frequent feedings because they have a 10- to 20-milliliter stomach capacity at birth.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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