A nurse is demonstrating the proper steps for breastfeeding a newborn to a client. Put these steps in the logical order that would assist the client in placing the newborn to her breast
1. Tickle the newborn's lips with the nipple.
2. Bring the newborn to breast.
3. Newborn opens her mouth wide.
4. Have the newborn face the mother tummy to tummy.
5. Position the newborn so the newborn's nose is at level of the nipple.
5, 4, 1, 3, 2
Rationale: To facilitate successful breastfeeding, the nurse may encourage the mother to follow these steps: Position the newborn so the newborn's nose is at level of the nipple; have the newborn face the mother tummy to tummy; tickle the newborn's lips with the nipple; wait until the newborn opens mouth wide; and then bring the newborn to breast.
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