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 B
Explanation
A. Raw carrots pose a choking hazard for a 2-year-old due to their hard texture. They should be cooked or cut into very small, soft pieces to be safe.
B. Bananas are soft and easily chewable, making them a safe and nutritious choice for a 2-year-old.
C. Grapes can also pose a choking hazard unless they are cut into small pieces or halved to prevent choking.
D. Celery is fibrous and can also pose a choking risk unless it is cut into very small pieces or prepared in a way that eliminates the risk of choking.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Clear drainage from the affected ear is not a typical finding in otitis media; instead, it might indicate other conditions such as a ruptured eardrum.
B. Otitis media commonly presents with erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) of the affected ear.
C. Pain when manipulating the affected ear lobe might be present but is not exclusive to otitis media.
D. Tugging on the affected ear lobe can be a sign of ear discomfort but isn't a specific indicator of otitis media.

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