The mother of an infant born prematurely at 32 weeks expresses ...

[CharlieWard]

The mother of an infant born prematurely at 32 weeks expresses the desire to breastfeed her child. The nurse correctly responds with which statement when the mother asks how long she should breastfeed her baby?
 
  1. Until the child begins solid foods.
  2. Many breastfeed for 2 years.
  3. It is recommended that mothers of preterm infants breastfeed at least a month.
  4. Breast milk should be the only food for the first 6 months.

Question 2

While teaching a health promotion class to a group of parents of children in a Head Start class, which information should the nurse include to help decrease the risk of dental caries?
 
  1. Delay introducing cow's milk until at least 1 year of age.
  2. Offer drinking cups only at meal and snack times.
  3. Encourage use of homemade baby food without preservatives.
  4. Offer juices diluted 50 with water.

[jaygar71]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Breast milk should be the only food for the first 6 months, and should continue until 12 months even after solid foods are introduced.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Offering drinking cups only at meal and snack times encourages drinking when thirsty rather than carrying a cup around. This reduces the risk of dental caries. Delaying the introduction of cow's milk, making homemade baby food, or diluting juice does not decrease dental caries.