In teaching the mother how to remove the newborn from the breast, the nurse would offer which of the following instructions?
a. Gently slap the newborn's cheek or hand to get him or her distracted enough to stop feeding.
b. Pull on the baby's ear that is opposite the breast there the baby is feeding.
c. Push on the baby's cheeks to open the baby's mouth.
d. Place a finger in the side of the baby's mouth and between the jaws to release suction.
D
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A Incorrect. It would not be effective to slap the newborn's cheek or hand.
B Incorrect. It would not be effective to pull on the baby's ear.
C Incorrect. It would not be effective to push on the baby's cheeks to open the mouth.
D Correct. After nursing, release the suction before removing the newborn from the breast by placing a finger in the side of the mouth and between the jaws.
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