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K@ · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The best reason for recommending formula over breastfeeding is that:

a. The mother has a medical condition or is taking drugs that could be passed along to the infant via breast milk.
b. The mother lacks confidence in her ability to breastfeed.
c. Other family members or care providers also need to feed the baby.
d. The mother sees bottle-feeding as more convenient.

Question 2

During the past 20 years, the prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the United States, with one-third of women older than 20 years of age being obese.

Body mass index is defined as the measure of an adult's weight in relation to his or her height. This is currently the most accurate measure of weight. It is an important part of the health screening process because obesity is closely associated with: a. The non-Hispanic Caucasian population.
b. A large number of chronic conditions.
c. Mostly acute illnesses.
d. Improved mental well-being.

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

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Breastfeeding is contraindicated when mothers have certain viruses, are under-going chemotherapy, or are using/abusing drugs.
B This may be an honest reason for not breastfeeding, although further education concerning the ease of breastfeeding and its convenience, benefits, and adapta-bility (expressing milk into bottles) might change some minds. In any case, the nurse must provide information in a nonjudgmental manner and respect the mother's decision.
C This may be a reason for not breastfeeding, although further education concern-ing the ease of breastfeeding and its convenience, benefits, and adaptability (ex-pressing milk into bottles) might change some minds. In any case, the nurse must provide information in a nonjudgmental manner and respect the mother's decision.
D For the first-time mother, breastfeeding may initially appear to be more difficult. With appropriate education regarding convenience and cost advantages of breastfeeding, some may change their minds. In any case, the nurse should pro-vide this information in a nonjudgmental manner and respect the mother's deci-sion.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A In the United States, the prevalence of obesity is highest among non-Hispanic black women, followed by Hispanic women and non-Hispanic Caucasian women.
B Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, dyslipidemia, stroke, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer.
C Overweight and obesity are most frequently linked to chronic conditions.
D This is a myth. In fact, obesity is associated with depression and increased stress.