Chapter 17: Newborn Nutrition

Which parental statement indicates the need for further education related to formula preparation?

"Ready-to-use formula can be further diluted if my baby experiences constipation."

Which parental statements regarding newborn readiness to nurse indicate correct understanding of the information provided? (Select all that apply.)

"The rooting reflex indicates that my baby is ready to breastfeed." "When my baby makes hand-to-mouth movements, this indicates readiness for breastfeeding." "My baby will make tongue movements to indicate breastfeeding readiness."

Which nursing action assists the mother of a newborn who wants to breastfeed?

Encouraging rooming-in during the hospital stay

Which data collected during a newborn wellness visit indicate the need for further intervention?

Changing four wet diapers each day

Which parental action indicates the need for additional teaching related to bottle feeding?

Providing juice through a bottle at 5 months of age

Which is a disadvantage of bottle feeding?

Purchasing formula for the first year of life

Which parental statement regarding latch-on during breastfeeding indicates the need for additional teaching by the nurse?

"I should place my thumb on the bottom of my breast when helping my baby latch on during breastfeeding."

Which parental statements indicate correct understanding of the characteristics and benefits of colostrum? (Select all that apply.)

"It contains high levels of protein." "It will provide my baby with protection against certain diseases." "It has a laxative effect, facilitating the meconium stools."

Which statements regarding the disadvantages of breastfeeding should the nurse include in an educational session for a pregnant woman? (Select all that apply.)

"Breastfeeding in public may cause embarrassment." "Certain medications may interfere with breastfeeding." "It may be necessary to wear breast pads because of leakage while breastfeeding."

Which statement regarding the advantages of breastfeeding should the nurse include in an educational session for a pregnant woman?

"Breastfeeding is economical."

A nursing mother states, "I think my baby has developed nipple confusion." Which question should the nurse ask to further assess the mother's statement?

"How many weeks have you been breastfeeding?"

Which statement made by the mother of a bottle-feeding newborn necessitates the need for additional education related to safety?

"I prop the bottle only if I need to multitask during feedings."

Which parental statement regarding newborn readiness to nurse indicates the need for further education?

"My baby will initiate the palmar grasp when ready to breastfeed."

When determining a term newborn's caloric needs, which should the nurse use?

105 to 108 kcal/kg/day

Which mother might benefit from bottle feeding rather than breastfeeding?

A mother diagnosed with epilepsy who takes medications that pass through the breast milk

Which maternal conditions will cause the nurse to educate a new mother that formula, not breast milk, should be used for newborn nutrition? (Select all that apply.)

Active tuberculosis (TB) HIV

Which must occur for lactogenesis to occur?

An increase in prolactin with nipple stimulation

Which type of breast milk is produced in stage 1 of human milk production?

Colostrum

Which term should the nurse use when documenting a new mother's milk production in the medical record?

Lactogenesis

Which patient condition contraindicates breastfeeding?

Maternal HIV