The nurse encourages the mother of a healthy newborn to put the newborn to the breast immediately after birth for which reason?

to enhance the clearing of the newborn's respiratory passages

to aid in maturing the newborn's sucking reflex

to encourage the development of maternal antibodies

to facilitate maternal-infant bonding

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. To enhance the clearing of the newborn's respiratory passages is not the primary reason for putting the newborn to the breast immediately. While early skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding are beneficial, the clearing of respiratory passages is more directly related to the initial care the baby receives (such as suctioning if necessary), not breastfeeding.

B. To aid in maturing the newborn's sucking reflex is not the main reason for immediate breastfeeding. The sucking reflex is typically well-established in most newborns by the time of birth, and breastfeeding can help reinforce it. However, the reflex is present and functional even if the baby is not immediately breastfeeding.

C. To encourage the development of maternal antibodies is important in the longer term. Breastfeeding does provide immunological benefits to the baby (like colostrum), but the immediate reason for putting the baby to the breast is more about bonding and initiating breastfeeding.

D. To facilitate maternal-infant bonding is the primary reason for encouraging early breastfeeding. Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding immediately after birth promote emotional bonding between the mother and baby, which is beneficial for both. It also promotes the release of oxytocin in the mother, which supports uterine involution and maternal well-being.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Saturated with clots and mucus is not typical of lochia in either vaginal or cesarean births unless there is excessive bleeding or other complications. While clots are normal in the early days postpartum, lochia should not be saturated with them in a healthy postpartum recovery.

B. About the same as after a vaginal birth is incorrect because lochia after a cesarean birth tends to be less due to the surgical procedure. The uterus does not expel as much tissue or blood from the vaginal canal as in a vaginal delivery.

C. Greater than after a vaginal birth is incorrect. Although there is a possibility of more bleeding initially from the incision site in a cesarean birth, the amount of lochia is typically less due to the nature of the surgical delivery.

D. Less than after a vaginal birth is correct. After a cesarean birth, the lochia typically is less because the surgical delivery method does not involve the same physical exertion or vaginal tearing that occurs with a vaginal birth. Additionally, the surgical incision prevents some of the natural expulsion of blood and tissue.

A. two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus B. two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus C. four fingerbreadths below the umbilicus D. at the level of the umbilicus

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus would not be a normal finding 48 hours postpartum. By this time, the uterus should be well on its way to returning to its pre-pregnancy size and position, typically about 1 to 2 fingerbreadths below the umbilicus.

B. Two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus is the expected finding 48 hours postpartum. After birth, the uterus begins to shrink (involution) and descend into the pelvic cavity. By 48 hours, the fundus is usually 1–2 fingerbreadths below the umbilicus.

C. Four fingerbreadths below the umbilicus would be more typical of a finding several days later, after the process of involution continues. This could be a sign that the uterus is shrinking at the expected rate.

D. At the level of the umbilicus is typically expected within the first 24 hours after delivery, but by 48 hours postpartum, the fundus should have descended slightly below the level of the umbilicus.

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