A First-Time Mother Reports That She Is Experiencing Difficulty Breastfeeding

question 23

Multiple Choice

A first-time mother reports that she is experiencing difficulty breastfeeding her newborn. The neonatal reflex that the nurse would teach the mother to elicit, in order to facilitate breastfeeding, is:

• A) Sucking
• B) Rooting
• C) Grasp
• D) Tonic neck

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Definitions:

Determined Behavior

Behavior that is purposeful and focused on achieving specific goals.

Self-control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

External Variables

Factors outside of an individual's immediate control that can impact outcomes or behaviors.

Human Nature

The inherent characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting, that all humans tend to have naturally, irrespective of societal influence.