Which of the following statements concerning the benefits or limitations of breastfeeding is not accurate?
1. Breast milk changes over time to meet changing needs as infants grow.
2. Long-term studies have shown that the benefits of breast milk continue after the infant is weaned.
3. Breast milk/breastfeeding may enhance cognitive development.
4. Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood obesity.
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. This is a benefit of breastfeeding. Further, it actually decreases the risk of childhood obesity.
4. Correct. It actually decreases the risk of childhood obesity.
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The nurse identifies that one of the IV pumps has been malfunctioning and was placed outside a patient room until it could be repaired. To prevent an equipment-related accident from occurring, which action should the nurse take first?
a. Tag the pump and remove it from the area. b. Initiate a work order on the pump. c. Clean the pump and put it in the equipment closet. d. Call the pump manufacturer.
A patient asks a nurse about using aspartame as a sweetener to aid weight loss. What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. Aspartame can be used in cooking. b. Aspartame contributes to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. c. Aspartame is not as sweet as sucrose. d. Aspartame is unsafe for people who have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Identify an accurate statement about opioid analgesics.
A. The use of opioids for postoperative pain can increase the risk of bleeding. B. The majority of the opioid analgesics are used to induce preoperative sedation. C. Opioid analgesics can only relieve mild to moderate pain. D. It is held that opioid analgesics can relieve virtually any type of pain.
A public health report was published that identified high exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in a community. On what should the nurse focus when sharing this information during a community town hall meeting? Select all that apply.
A. Have laboratory studies to measure BPA levels. B. Identify food containers with BPA. C. Avoid using food containers with BPA. D. Avoid purchasing food items in containers with BPA. E. Receive a vaccination to prevent BPA toxicity.