Exam 22: Infant Feeding

Which hormone is essential for milk production?

Late in pregnancy, the patient's breasts should be evaluated by the nurse to identify any potential concerns related to breastfeeding. Which of the following nipple conditions make it necessary to intervene prior to birth. (Select all that apply.)

Which is the first step in assisting the breastfeeding mother to nurse her infant?

A mother conveys concern over the fact that she is not certain if her newborn is receiving enough nutrients from breastfeeding. This is the baby's first clinic visit after birth. What information can you provide that will help alleviate her fears regarding nutrient status for her newborn?

A breastfeeding mother asks the postpartum nurse if any supplementation is necessary once her breast milk comes in. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

For which infant should the nurse anticipate the use of soy formula? (Select all that apply.)

How should the nurse explain mild supply and demand when responding to the question, "Will I produce enough milk for my baby as she grows and needs more milk at each feeding?"

Which is an important consideration regarding the storage of breast milk?

How many kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg) of body weight does a full-term formula-fed infant need each day?

A mother is attempting to breastfeed her infant in the hospital setting. The infant is sleepy and displays some audible swallowing, the maternal nipples are flat, and the breasts are soft. The nurse has attempted to teach the mother positioning on one side, and now the mother wants to place the infant to the breast on the other side. Based on LATCH scores, what score would the nurse assign to this feeding session?

Which technique should the nurse recommend to the postpartum patient in order to prevent nipple trauma?

Which recommendation should the nurse make to a patient to assist in initiating the milk-ejection reflex?

A mother is breastfeeding her newborn son and is experiencing signs of her breasts feeling tender and full in between infant feedings. She asks if there are any suggestions that you can provide to help alleviate this physical complaint. The ideal nursing response would be to

Which of the following is an important consideration in positioning a newborn for breastfeeding?

A new mother asks whether she should feed her newborn colostrum because it is not "real milk." The nurse's best answer includes which information?

A new mother asks why she has to open a new bottle of formula for each feeding. What is the nurse's best response?

A new mother asks the nurse, "How will I know early signs of hunger in my baby?" The nurse's best response is which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A breastfeeding patient who was discharged yesterday calls to ask about a tender hard area on her right breast. What should the nurse's first response be?

To prevent breast engorgement, what should the new breastfeeding mother be instructed to do?

The breastfeeding patient should be taught a safe method to remove her breast from the baby's mouth. Which suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?