The patient at 20 weeks' gestation has not decided on a feeding method for her infant. She asks the nurse for advice. The nurse presents information about the advantages and disadvantages of formula-feeding and breastfeeding
Which statements by the patient indicate that the teaching was successful?
1. "Formula-feeding gives the baby protection from infections."
2. "Breast milk cannot be stored; it has to be thrown away after pumping."
3. "Breastfeeding is more expensive than formula-feeding."
4. "My baby has a lower risk of food allergies if I breastfeed."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Formula does not provide the baby with protection from infections like breast milk does.
Rationale 2: Breast milk can be refrigerated or frozen after pumping.
Rationale 3: Formula must be purchased, and therefore it is expensive.
Rationale 4: Breast milk provides newborns with immunoglobulins and reduces the risk of food allergies in children.
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