The Breastfeeding Client Should Be Taught a Safe Method to Remove

question 12

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Break the suction by inserting your finger into the corner of the infant's mouth.
• B) A popping sound occurs when the breast is correctly removed from the infant's mouth.
• C) Slowly remove the breast from the baby's mouth when the infant has fallen asleep and the jaws are relaxed.
• D) Elicit the Moro reflex in the baby to wake the baby up, and remove the breast when the baby cries.

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Definitions:

Fetal Skeleton

The bony structure that provides support to the developing fetus within the womb, consisting largely of cartilage that will gradually ossify into bone.

Long Bones

Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, essential for movement and support.

Fibroblasts

A type of cell found in connective tissue, which produces collagen and other fibers that are essential for tissue repair and maintenance.

Ground Substance

The amorphous, gel-like substance surrounding cells and fibers within the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.