A Mother Who Intended to Breast-Feed Has Given Birth to an Infant

question 22

Multiple Choice

A mother who intended to breast-feed has given birth to an infant with a cleft palate. Nursing interventions should include which of the following?

• A)Give medication to suppress lactation.
• B)Encourage and assist mother to breast-feed.
• C)Teach mother to feed breast milk by gavage.
• D)Recommend use of a breast pump to maintain lactation until infant can suck.