Author Question: A new mother is determining whether to breast-feed her new baby or use formula. Which of the ... (Read 68 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A new mother is determining whether to breast-feed her new baby or use formula. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the mother regarding breast and formula feeding of infants?

a. Breast milk boosts immune functioning.
b. Cow's milk and formula are more easily digested than breast milk.
c. Breast-fed infants tend to have more deposits of subcutaneous fat.
d. Cow's milk can be started at 3 to 4 months of age.

Question 2

The nurse should instruct the parents of a newborn that the most useful action to prevent an infection in the infant is:

a. wearing a mask whenever you have a cold or runny nose.
b. frequent handwashing by caregivers.
c. limiting the number of people who see and touch the infant.
d. bathing the infant frequently.