The nurse is doing client education for a 21-year-old pregnant woman in the clinic. She asked why breastfeeding is so highly recommended. What would be the best response?
A) Breast milk is specifically designed to support optimal growth and development in the newborn, and its composition makes it uniquely superior for infant feeding.
B) The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 9 months of life.
C) Research in developed and developing countries shows that breastfeeding decreases the incidence and/or severity of infectious diseases.
D) You will get down to your prepregnancy weight much faster if you breastfeed your baby.
A
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Breast milk is specifically designed to support optimal growth and development in the newborn, and its composition makes it uniquely superior for infant feeding.
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The nurse manager of a busy medical unit prioritizes effective communication with the employees of the unit. In recent years, an increasing amount of this communication has involved e-mails and text messages
When using these communication media, the nurse should A) take action to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained. B) "cc" upper management and human resources with all e-mails. C) avoid using a smartphone on the unit whenever possible. D) follow up e-mails with a paper copy of important messages.