A pregnant woman wants to breastfeed her infant; however, her husband is not convinced that there are any scientific reasons to do so. The nurse can give the couple printed information comparing breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
Which statement is true? Bottle-feeding using commercially prepared infant formulas: a. Increases the risk that the infant will develop allergies.
b. Helps the infant sleep through the night.
c. Ensures that the infant is getting iron in a form that is easily absorbed.
d. Requires that multivitamin supplements be given to the infant.
A
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A Exposure to cow's milk poses a risk of developing allergies, eczema, and asthma.
B This is a false statement.
C Iron is better absorbed from breast milk than from formula.
D Commercial formulas are designed to meet the nutritional needs of the infant and resemble breast milk.
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A) as well as sitting and standing. B) and sitting. C) and with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees. D) and with the head of the bed elevated 60 degrees.
In making a change in hospital policy, which best describes the nursing administrators first priority?
1. Research the options that will work best for the nursing staff and the hospital. 2. Ensure each nurse is aware of the change and why it is necessary to undertake. 3. Speak positively of the change to ensure the most ?buy-in? from the nurses. 4. Encourage the other administrators to choose the option easiest for the nurses.
Under which of these charges could a nurse lose his or her license and be imprisoned for more than a year?
a. felony c. libel b. misdemeanor d. negligence
A professional trained in normal and clinical nutrition, food science, and food service manage-ment who is credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association is a
a. registered nurse (RN). b. registered dietitian (RD). c. clinical nutritionist (CN). d. certified home economist (CHE).