What are the nurse's responsibilities when teaching the new mother about infant feeding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

Question

1. The nurse should be well informed about infant nutrition and feeding methods.
2. The nurse should provide accurate and consistent information.
3. The nurse should use each interaction to support the parents and promote the family's sense of confidence.
4. The nurse should familiarize the mother with information about community resources that might be helpful after discharge.
5. The nurse should aggressively promote breastfeeding, even if the parents have decided to bottle-feed their infant.

Answer 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Parents look to the nurse for guidance about nutrition and feeding.
Rationale 2: The nurse must provide information that is accurate and consistent so as not to confuse or mislead parents.
Rationale 3: Every interaction is a chance to educate and support the new parents in learning how to care for the newborn.
Rationale 4: New mothers might need additional support once they are discharged back into the community.
Rationale 5: The nurse can provide information about the benefits of breastfeeding, but should support the parents' final decision about feeding method.