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piesebel

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on: Jun 28, 2018
When observing a mother during breastfeeding, the nurse detects a soft swallowing sound as the infant suckles. An appropriate comment to the mother would be:
 
  a. The two of you are doing very well
  b. That sound means that you need to reposition the baby.
  c. The baby does not have a good grasp on the nipple.
  d. The baby is having trouble swallowing.

Question 2

Mothers should be advised to use different positions during breastfeeding to:
 
  a. Make the infant learn to locate the nipple.
  b. Vary pressure points on the nipple to avoid nipple soreness.
  c. Determine which position the infant prefers.
  d. Encourage the infant to turn his or her head to latch on to the nipple.


sarahccccc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A soft swallowing sound means the baby's mouth is properly positioned for suckling.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Using one position continuously leads to nipple soreness. Varying positions reduces this problem.


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