The Mother of a 2-Week-Old Infant Tells the Nurse,"I Think

question 10

Multiple Choice

The mother of a 2-week-old infant tells the nurse,"I think the baby is constipated.I've noticed she strains when she has a bowel movement." The nurse's most helpful response would be:

• A) "Give the baby one serving of fruit per day. "
• B) "Increase the amount and frequency of her feedings. "
• C) "It sounds like the baby is uncomfortable because she is constipated. "
• D) "Newborns might strain with bowel movements because their muscles aren't fully developed. "

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