The breastfeeding mother should be taught a safe method to remove the breast from the baby's mouth. Which suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Slowly remove the breast from the baby's mouth when the infant has fallen asleep
and the jaws are relaxed.
b. Break the suction by inserting your finger into the corner of the infant's mouth.
c. A popping sound occurs when the breast is correctly removed from the infant's
mouth.
d. Elicit the Moro reflex to wake the baby and remove the breast when the baby
cries.
B
Feedback
A The infant who is sleeping may lose grasp on the nipple and areola, resulting in
"chewing" on the nipple, making it sore.
B Inserting a finger into the corner of the baby's mouth between the gums to break
the suction avoids trauma to the breast.
C A popping sound indicates improper removal of the breast from the baby's mouth
and may cause cracks or fissures in the breast.
D Most mothers prefer the infant to continue to sleep after the feeding. Gentle
wake-up techniques are recommended.
You might also like to view...
An adolescent is being treated with growth hormone. When assessing for potential adverse effects, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A) Deep tendon reflexes B) Level of anxiety C) Respiratory rate D) Blood glucose
A male patient with multiple injuries is brought to the ED by ambulance. He has had his airway stabilized and is breathing on his own. The ED nurse does not see any active bleeding, but should suspect internal hemorrhage based on what finding?
A) Absence of bruising at contusion sites B) Rapid pulse and decreased capillary refill C) Increased BP with narrowed pulse pressure D) Sudden diaphoresis
What body mass index (BMI) should older adults have?
A. Less than 21 B. Between 20 and 24 C. Between 24 and 27 D. Greater than 30
The nurse notices that a group member is quiet during support group meetings. What is the best intervention by the nurse for involving the quiet group member in the group process?
a. Ask the group if they have noticed that a group member never talks. b. Ask the group what can be done to involve the quiet group member more. c. Set up a private meeting with the quiet group member to discuss group participation. d. Ask the quiet group member if he or she would like to comment on what another group member has just said.