The nurse is teaching a new mother how to prepare for ...

[Marty]

The nurse is teaching a new mother how to prepare for breastfeeding. Which of the following is the most important point to include regarding prevention of breast and infant infection?
 
  a. Hand hygiene
  b. Proper cleaning of bottles
  c. Use of breast cream
  d. Proper positioning

Question 2

Breastfed infants may require a supplement of which of the following minerals?
 
  a. Calcium
  b. Fluoride
  c. Magnesium
  d. Zinc

[aham8f]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Carefully washing the hands and nipples with plain warm water is the single most important way to prevent infection in infants and maternal breasts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Fluoride is not present in breast milk unless the mother drinks fluoridated water. Fluoride is necessary for the development of tooth enamel.

[Marty]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[Liddy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it