In many hospitals new mothers are routinely presented with gift bags containing samples of infant formula. This practice:
a. Is inconsistent with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
b. Promotes longer periods of breastfeeding.
c. Is perceived as supportive to both bottle-feeding and breastfeeding mothers.
d. Is associated with earlier cessation of breastfeeding.
ANS: A
Infant formula should not be given to mothers who are breastfeeding. Such gifts are associated with earlier cessation of breastfeeding. Baby-Friendly USA prohibits the distribution of any gift bags or formula to new mothers.
You might also like to view...
The ambulatory care nurse would arrange for periodic monitoring of blood levels for a client with COPD who is beginning to use
a. beclomethasone (Vanceril). b. ipratropium (Atrovent). c. theophylline (Theo-Dur). d. zafirlukast (Accolate).
The older client is getting out of bed for the first time. The nurse should be alert for which of the following complications?
A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Dyspnea C. Orthostatic hypotension D. Pulmonary embolism
A nurse is completing the admission of a client who is seeking treatment for alcoholism. He tells the nurse that the last time he had any alcohol to drink was at 10 a.m., before he left for the hospital
The nurse closely monitors the client. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing stage 1 of alcohol withdrawal syndrome? Select all that apply. A) Slight diaphoresis B) Hand tremors C) Intermittent confusion D) Heart rate of 135 beats/min E) Normal blood pressure
Which anti-inflammatory drug is classified as a "COX-1" inhibitor?
a. Hydrocortisone (Lanacort) b. Celecoxib (Celebrex) c. Zyleuton (Zyflo) d. Naproxen (Aleve)