Patient teaching for the woman who is breastfeeding for the first ...

[penza]

Patient teaching for the woman who is breastfeeding for the first time should include that:
 
  a. The baby will need to be fed every 4 to 6 hours.
  b. Crying is the first sign of hunger in newborn infants.
  c. She should allow the baby to suckle no more than 10 minutes at each breast.
  d. If the baby sleeps after feeding and gains weight, the milk intake is adequate.

Question 2

On the second postpartum day, a new mother questions whether colostrum provides adequate nutrition for her newborn because it doesn't look like milk. The nurse should tell her that colostrum:
 
  a. Is rich in nutrients and provides antibodies to protect the infant from infection
  b. Does not meet the infant's needs but will soon be replaced by mature milk
  c. Is high in fat, which will help the baby regain the weight lost during the first few days of life
  d. Is mostly sugar, so it will protect the infant from hypoglycemia, which is common in the first few days of life

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Indications that the infant is getting enough milk are sleeping after feeding, steady weight gain, audible swallowing during nursing, and at least six wet diapers a day. Breastfed babies usually nurse every 2 to 3 hours. Crying is often a late sign of hunger; the mother will notice earlier behaviors such as rooting and hand-to-mouth movements that suggest hunger. Fifteen minutes at each breast is generally recommended.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Colostrum is rich in antibodies, protein, minerals, and fat-soluble vitamins and low in sugar and fats. It is easily digestible and perfectly suited to the infant's needs at that stage.

[penza]

Great answer, keep it coming

[at]

Excellent