A new mother tells the nurse that she is having difficulty breastfeeding her baby. When observing the mother, which actions prompt the nurse to provide teaching about proper breastfeeding techniques? Select all that apply.
The mother strokes the nipple against the infant's face
The mother supplements feedings with water.
The mother feeds the infant every hour
The mother holds her breast in the "C position."
The mother carefully washes her breasts prior to feeding the infant
Correct Answer : A,B,C,E
A. Stroking the nipple against the infant's face might confuse the baby and hinder the proper latch-on technique.
B. Supplementing feedings with water might interfere with the baby's intake of necessary nutrients from breast milk.
C. Feeding the infant every hour might not allow enough time for the baby to obtain the full benefits of feeding, potentially leading to inadequate milk intake.
D. Holding the breast in the "C position" is a proper technique for breastfeeding and doesn't require teaching.
E. Carefully washing breasts prior to feeding isn't necessary and might remove natural oils that aid breastfeeding.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Encouraging the parents to speak English to the child may influence language acquisition but might not be the priority if there are concerns about speech development.
B. Referring the child to a developmental specialist could be considered, but conducting a developmental evaluation should be the first step to determine if intervention is needed.
C. Performing a developmental evaluation will provide a clearer understanding of the child's speech and language development to ascertain if there are delays or concerns.
D. While understanding if the child uses Spanish words is relevant, it may not be the priority over a comprehensive developmental assessment.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Acknowledging that food consumption might not significantly decrease helps manage the mother's expectations regarding her "picky eater" child and reduces potential stress around mealtime.
B. Adding fruit juice might contribute to increased sugar intake and may not necessarily address the nutritional concerns associated with picky eating.
C. Forcing a child to remain at the table after meals could create negative associations with mealtime and food, potentially exacerbating picky eating behavior.
D. Emphasizing quantity over quality doesn't address the nutritional concerns related to picky eating and might encourage unhealthy eating habits.
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