What were the goals of the nurses in the early twentieth century who visited the homes of mothers with newborns? Select all that apply
A. Ensure that the mothers complied with physician prescriptions.
B. Keep the mothers from taking their babies on public transportation to see physicians at their offices.
C. Give the immunizations required by state law for infants.
D. Promote breast feeding.
E. Supervise formula preparation and feeding as needed.
F. Teach mothers how to care for and feed their infants.
ANS: D, E, F
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