The client should be taught that when her infant falls asleep after feeding for only a few minutes, she should do which of the following?
a. Unwrap and gently arouse the infant.
b. Wait an hour and attempt to feed again.
c. Try offering a bottle at the next feeding.
d. Put the infant in the crib and try again later.
ANS: A
The infant who falls asleep during feeding may not have fed adequately and should be gently aroused to continue the feeding. Breastfeeding should continue. By offering a bottle, breast milk production will decrease. The infant should be aroused and feeding continued.
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