To prevent breast engorgement, the new breastfeeding mother should be instructed to:
a. apply cold packs to the breast prior to feeding.
b. breastfeed frequently and for adequate lengths of time.
c. limit her intake of fluids for the first few days.
d. feed her infant no more than every 4 hours.
B
Engorgement occurs when the breasts are not adequately emptied at each feeding or if feedings are not frequent enough.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a patient who has central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring in place. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals that CVP is 7 mm Hg. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Arrange for continuous cardiac monitoring and reposition the patient. B) Remove the CVP catheter and apply an occlusive dressing. C) Assess the patient for fluid overload and inform the physician. D) Raise the head of the patient's bed and have the patient perform deep breathing exercise, if possible.
Which of the following terms in correlational research mean the same thing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Predictor variable b. Dichotomous variable c. Dependent variable d. Multicollinearity e. Independent variable
You screen a school-aged boy for hearing and discover he has a hearing loss of 60 dB. This means he would have difficulty hearing
A) very loud noises only. B) normal conversation and above. C) whispering only. D) all noise.
You are getting ready to transfer your patient from the bed to a chair for the first time after surgery. Which of the following are important to assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sensory status b. Temperature c. Upper arm strength d. Postural hypotension e. Cognitive status f. Pain level