What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of ...

[leo leo]

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of formula-feeding that a nurse should discuss with new parents? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. The nutritional value of formula depends on the proper preparation/dilution.
  2. There is a potential for bacterial contamination during preparation and storage.
  3. Both parents can participate in positive parentinfant interaction during feeding.
  4. Refrigeration is not necessary if preparing more than one bottle at a time.
  5. Formula has higher levels of essential fatty acids, lactose, cystine, and cholesterol than does breast milk.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics to a group of student nurses. To illustrate descriptive statistics, what would the nurse use as an example?
 
  1. A positive correlation between breastfeeding and infant weight gain
  2. The infant mortality rate in the state of Oklahoma
  3. A causal relationship between the number of sexual partners and sexually transmitted infections
  4. The total number of spontaneous abortions in drug-abusing women as compared with non-drug-abusing women

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Formula composition does not vary unless the instructions for preparation and dilution are not followed.
Rationale 2: Bacteria can be introduced if bottles and nipples are not properly cleaned.
Rationale 3: The father can assume feeding responsibilities as well as the mother.
Rationale 4: Refrigeration is needed if preparing more than one bottle at a time.
Rationale 5: Breast milk has higher levels of essential fatty acids, lactose, cystine, and cholesterol than formula does.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. The infant mortality rate in the state of Oklahoma is a descriptive statistic, because it describes or summarizes a set of data.

[leo leo]

Excellent

[xiazhe]

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