Exam 24: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

A new mother asks whether she should feed her newborn colostrum,because it is not "real milk." The nurse's most appropriate answer is:

When responding to the question "Will I produce enough milk for my baby as she grows and needs more milk at each feeding?" the nurse should explain that:

The nurse is explaining the benefits associated with breastfeeding to a new mother.Which statement by the nurse would be inaccurate and provide conflicting information to the patient?

The nurse is discussing storage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the special care unit.What statement would indicate that the mother needs additional teaching?

The process whereby parents awaken the infant to feed every 3 hours during the day and at least every 4 hours at night is:

A breastfeeding woman develops engorged breasts at 3 days' postpartum.What action would help this woman achieve her goal of reducing the engorgement? The woman:

Nurses providing nutritional instruction should be cognizant of the uniqueness of human milk.Which statement is correct?

How many kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg)of body weight does a breastfed term infant require each day?

According to demographic research,the woman least likely to breastfeed and therefore most likely to need education regarding the benefits and proper techniques of breastfeeding would be:

While discussing the societal impacts of breastfeeding,the nurse should be cognizant of the benefits and educate the patient accordingly.Which statement as part of this discussion would be incorrect?

At a 2-month well-baby examination,it was discovered that a breastfed infant had only gained 10 ounces in the past 4 weeks.The mother and the nurse agree that,to gain weight faster,the infant needs to:

According to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics on infant nutrition:

As the nurse assists a new mother with breastfeeding,the client asks,"If formula is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of the newborn,what is in breast milk that makes it better?" The nurse's best response is that it contains:

The nurse providing couplet care should understand that nipple confusion results when:

A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible.The nurse can facilitate the infant's correct latch-on by helping the woman hold the infant:

A new mother wants to be sure that she is meeting her daughter's needs while feeding her commercially prepared infant formula.The nurse should evaluate the mother's knowledge about appropriate infant care.The mother meets her child's needs when she:

With regard to basic care of the breastfeeding mother,nurses should be able to advise her that she:

Which statement concerning the benefits or limitations of breastfeeding is inaccurate?

Which type of formula is not diluted before being administered to an infant?

A pregnant woman wants to breastfeed her infant; however,her husband is not convinced that there are any scientific reasons to do so.The nurse can give the couple printed information comparing breastfeeding and bottle-feeding.Which statement is most accurate? Bottle-feeding using commercially prepared infant formulas: