A nurse working on a post-partum unit of a large urban hospital has received a grant to begin a Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative developed by WHO. Which of the following statements would the nurse most likely make when explaining the major premises of the initiative to the unit manager?
a. This program is meant to encourage sibling visits in the early postpartum period, so the adjustment to a new baby is a smooth process.
b. A major goal of this program is to ensure that all infant/pediatric units have implemented basic safety initiatives.
c. Improving nutrition by promoting breast-feeding of newborns through four months of age is what this program is all about.
d. The purpose of this program is to make sure that all health care providers who care for newborns and children up to the age of 18 really understand basic principles of growth and development.
Answer: c. Improving nutrition by promoting breast-feeding of newborns through four months of age is what this program is all about.
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