A mother conveys concern over the fact that she is not sure if her newborn child is getting enough nutrients from breastfeeding
This is the baby's first clinic visit after birth. What information can you provide that will help alleviate her fears about nutrient status for her newborn?
a. Monitor the infant's output; as long as at least six or more diapers are changed in a 24-hour period, that should be sufficient.
b. Tell the mother that if a baby is satisfied with feeding, she or he will be content and not fussy.
c. Tell the mother that breast milk contains everything required for the infant and not to worry about nutrition.
d. Provide nutrition information in the form of pamphlets for the mother to take home with her so that she uses them as a point of reference.
ANS: A
The presence of wet diapers confirms that the infant is receiving enough milk. Recording weight and seeing an increase in weight is also an objective finding that can be used to note nutritional status. Newborns may be fussy and still be receiving adequate nutrition. Although breast milk is potentially the perfect food for the newborn, not everyone's breast milk has nutrient quality, so recording of weight gain and output measurements (wet diapers and stool production) confirm nutritional status. Providing the mother with educational pamphlets may be advisable but does not address the immediate problem.
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