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Many types of breast pumps are available, varying in price and effectiveness.
 
  Before either renting or purchasing a pump, the new mother would benefit from counseling by a nurse or lactation consultant to determine the most appropriate pump to suit her needs. The mother who is pumping for an occasional bottle would be most suited for which type of pump? a. Manual or hand pump
  b. Hospital grade pump
  c. Electric self-cycling double pumps
  d. Smaller electric or battery operated pump

Question 2

A nurse is assessing an infant for urinary tract infection (UTI). Which assessment findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Change in urine odor or color
  b. Enuresis
  c. Fever or hypothermia
  d. Voiding urgency
  e. Poor weight gain



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Answer to Question 1

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A These are the least expensive and can be the most appropriate choice for mothers
pumping for the occasional bottle.
B Full service electric or hospital grade pumps most closely duplicate the sucking
action of the breastfeeding infant. These are used when mother and baby
(preterm or sick) are separated for long periods.
C Self-cycling pumps are easy to use, efficient and designed for working mothers.
D Smaller pumps operated with a battery are typically used when pumping
occasionally.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
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Correct The signs of a UTI in an infant include fever or hypothermia, irritability,
dysuria as evidenced by crying when voiding, change in urine odor or
color, poor weight gain, and feeding difficulties.
Incorrect Enuresis and voiding urgency should be assessed in an older child.



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