The nurse is teaching a postpartum client information regarding weaning her infant from breastfeeding. Which client statement suggests a need for further teaching?

Question

1. "Slow weaning should take place over a period of several months."
2. "By weaning my baby slowly, I'm giving him time to change his eating method at his own pace."
3. "If I wean my baby slowly, I am less likely to develop breast engorgement."
4. "Slowly weaning my baby is recommended to allow time for my psychologic adjustment."

Answer 1

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Explanation:
1. During slow weaning, over a period of several weeks, the mother substitutes more cup feedings or bottlefeedings for breastfeedings.
2. The slow method of weaning prevents breast engorgement, allows infants to alter their eating methods at their own rates, and provides time for psychologic adjustment.
3. The slow method of weaning prevents breast engorgement, allows infants to alter their eating methods at their own rates, and provides time for psychologic adjustment.
4. The slow method of weaning prevents breast engorgement, allows infants to alter their eating methods at their own rates, and provides time for psychologic adjustment.