The nurse is conducting a postpartum home visit. The patient has been home for a week and is formula feeding her infant. Which statement by the patient indicates that she understands the teaching?
1. "I have increased my caloric intake by 600 calories per day."
2. "My dietician has set my weight loss goal at 1 to 2 pounds per week."
3. "Instead of making another doctor's appointment, I started a diet that my best friend recommended."
4. "My daily regimen includes taking extra vitamin A, vitamin C, and thiamine in order to meet my body's increased need for nutrients after pregnancy."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: If the mother has a good understanding of nutritional principles, it is sufficient to advise her to reduce her daily caloric intake by about 300 kcal and to return to pre-pregnancy levels for other nutrients.
Rationale 2: Weight loss goals of 1 to 2 lb. (0.45 to 0.9 kg)/week are usually suggested for mothers who formula feed.
Rationale 3: The woman should diet only under the guidance of her primary healthcare provider.
Rationale 4: After birth, the formula-feeding mother's dietary requirements return to pre-pregnancy levels.
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