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jeatrice · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When assessing a breastfed newborn for appropriate weight gain, the nurse knows that the normal rate should be

a. 1/3 to 1/2 pound per week for the first 6 months
b. 4 pounds a month for the first 6 months
c. 1 pound a week for the first 3 months
d. 1/4 to 1/2 pound per month for first 2 months

Question 2

An instructor has just completed a class on Ethics and the Law'. In the review discussion, the instructor asked the students to name the major sources for laws in the United States.

Which responses would indicate that further teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.) a. Capitol law d. Case law
b. Statutory law e. Precedent law
c. Regulations f. Situation law

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

Answer to Question 1

A
The average weight gain for a breastfed infant is approximately 0.5 ounces per day for the first 6 months of life. The infant usually doubles his or her birth weight in the first 5 months.

Answer to Question 2

A, E, F
Further teaching is needed if the students responded capitol law, precedent law, situation law. Laws are derived from three major sources: statutory law, or those laws passed through legislative process; regulations, which are established by the executive branch (such as president or governor); and case law, sometimes referred to as common law, which is derived
from judicial decisions on specific cases.