A Mother Conveys Concern Over the Fact That She Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

A mother conveys concern over the fact that she is not sure if her newborn child is getting 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 about nutrient status for her newborn?

• A) Monitor the infant's output; as long as at least six or more diapers are changed in a 24-hour period, that should be sufficient.
• B) Tell the mother that if a baby is satisfied with feeding, she or he will be content and not fussy.
• C) Tell the mother that breast milk contains everything required for the infant and not to worry about nutrition.
• D) Provide nutrition information in the form of pamphlets for the mother to take home with her so that she uses them as a point of reference.

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Definitions:

Customer Satisfaction

An assessment of the degree to which a company's products or services exceed or fulfill the anticipations of its customers.

Research And Development (R&D)

The investigative activities a business conducts to improve existing products and procedures or to lead to the development of new products and procedures.

Diminishing Returns

A principle in economics that states after a certain point, the addition of a factor of production results in smaller increases in output.

Incremental Changes

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