Following the birth of her infant, a patient states that her ...

[ETearle]

Following the birth of her infant, a patient states that her childbirth classes assisted her in dealing with labor and birth. The nurse understands that current research on childbirth education demonstrates which benefit?
 
  1. Patients develop a strong attachment to the birth attendant.
  2. Patients avoid the use of medication for labor.
  3. Patients become dependent upon their partners.
  4. Patients have a feeling of control over the birthing process.

Question 2

When a breastfeeding mother complains that her breasts are leaking milk, the nurse can offer which effective intervention?
 
  1. Decrease the number of minutes the newborn is at the breast per feeding.
  2. Decrease the mother's fluid intake.
  3. Place absorbent pads in the bra.
  4. Administer oxytocin.

[lgoldst9]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: An increased attachment to the birth attendant is not necessarily a benefit of childbirth classes.
Rationale 2: Childbirth education participants might use less medication during labor, but not all will avoid medication.
Rationale 3: Childbirth classes do not increase the dependence on the partner.
Rationale 4: Current research indicates that parents who participate in childbirth education have a greater sense of control over their labor and birth experience.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Decreasing the number of minutes the newborn is at the breast would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding patient.
Rationale 2: Decreasing the mother's fluid intake would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding patient.
Rationale 3: Absorbent breast pads can be worn in the bra to help absorb secretions from leaking breasts during letdown.
Rationale 4: Administering oxytocin would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding patient.

[ETearle]

Excellent

[kjohnson]

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