A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum who asks the nurse when her breast milk will "come in." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

In 3 to 5 days

Within 1 to 2 days

In 6 to 8 days

In about 10 days

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Breast milk typically comes in 3 to 5 days postpartum.
B.   This timeline is too early for the onset of mature breast milk.
C. This timeline is too late for the onset of mature breast milk.
D.   This timeline is too late for the onset of mature breast milk.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for blood clotting. Newborns have low levels of vitamin K because they do not have the intestinal bacteria that produce it. Therefore, they are given an injection of vitamin K shortly after birth to prevent bleeding disorders.
B. Vitamin K is not crucial for the breakdown of bilirubin.
C. Vitamin K primarily plays a role in blood clotting, not the production of white blood cells.
D. Vitamin K is not directly involved in the production of red blood cells.

A. "I'll apply petroleum jelly to his penis with diaper changes." B. "I'll make sure his diaper is loose in the front." C. "I'll expect the plastic ring to fall off by itself within a couple of days." D. "I'll wash his penis with warm water and mild soap each day."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Applying petroleum jelly is not recommended with the Plastibell technique as it may interfere with the ring falling off.
B. The client should also keep the diaper loose in the front to prevent pressure or irritation on the penis.
C. The ring to fall off by itself within 5 to 10 days. Do not try to remove it yourself or pull on it.
D. Washing with warm water and mild soap is generally good hygiene but may not be necessary for circumcision care.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum who asks the nurse when her breast milk will "come in." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is B

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