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The nurse is preparing to teach the postpartum mom about newborn feeding cues.
Which of the following behaviors of the infant would be considered early hunger cues? Select all that apply.

Sucking on their fingers.

Smacking their lips.

Extending their tongue.

Crying.

Rooting.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,E

Choice A rationale

Sucking on their fingers is an early hunger cue in infants. It indicates that the baby is ready to feed.

Choice B rationale

Smacking their lips is another early hunger cue. It shows that the baby is thinking about feeding.

Choice C rationale

Extending their tongue is also an early hunger cue. It indicates that the baby is ready to latch onto the breast or bottle.

Choice D rationale

Crying is a late hunger cue. It is better to feed the baby before they start crying to make feeding easier.

Choice E rationale

Rooting is an early hunger cue. It involves the baby turning their head towards the breast or bottle, indicating they are ready to feed. .

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Correct Answer is ["0.5"]

Explanation

Step 1 is to calculate the volume to administer.

Step 1: mg ÷ (1 mg ÷ 0.5 mL) = 0.5 mL. The nurse should administer 0.5 mL.

A. 110/min. B. 100/min. C. 24/min. D. 60/min.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice D rationale

The normal respiratory rate for a newborn is between 30 to 60 breaths per minute. A rate of 60/min is within this range.

Choice A rationale

A respiratory rate of 110/min is too high for a newborn and may indicate respiratory distress.

Choice B rationale

A respiratory rate of 100/min is also too high for a newborn and may indicate respiratory distress.

Choice C rationale

A respiratory rate of 24/min is too low for a newborn and may indicate respiratory depression.

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The nurse is preparing to teach the postpartum mom about newborn feeding cues.
Which of the following behaviors of the infant would be considered early hunger cues? Select all that apply.