A newly delivered mother who intends to breastfeed tells her nurse, "I am so relieved that this pregnancy is over so that I can start smoking again." The nurse encourages the client to refrain from smoking. However, this new mother is insistent that she will resume smoking. How will the nurse adapt her health teaching with this new information?
The mother should always smoke in another room.
The effects of secondhand smoke on infants are less significant than for adults.
No relationship exists between smoking and the time of feedings.
Smoking has little-to-no effect on milk production.
The Correct Answer is A
A. Encouraging the mother to smoke in another room helps reduce the exposure of the newborn to secondhand smoke.
B. The effects of secondhand smoke on infants are significant and can increase the risk of respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and other health issues.
C. There is a clear relationship between smoking and breastfeeding, and smoking during breastfeeding should be minimized.
D. Smoking can affect milk production and composition, and it is advisable for breastfeeding mothers to quit smoking.
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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]
Explanation
A. Hepatitis B immunization is typically administered soon after birth for protection.
B. Hib immunization is usually given later and not immediately after birth.
C. Lidocaine gel is not routinely used on the umbilical stump.
D. Vitamin K injection is commonly given to prevent bleeding disorders in newborns.
E. Antibiotic ointment to both eyes prevents eye infections that can be caused by bacteria transmitted from the mother during delivery.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Prolactin remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of breastfeeding women to stimulate milk production.
B. Progesterone levels decrease rapidly after childbirth.
C. Estrogen levels decrease in the postpartum period, particularly during breastfeeding.
D. Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) levels decrease after childbirth.
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