A New Mother Recalls from Prenatal Class That She Should

question 20

Multiple Choice

A new mother recalls from prenatal class that she should try to feed her newborn daughter when she exhibits feeding readiness cues rather than waiting until her infant is crying frantically.Based on this information,this woman should feed her infant about every 2 1/2 to 3 hours when she:

• A)Waves her arms in the air
• B)Makes sucking motions
• C)Has hiccups
• D)Stretches her legs out straight

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Definitions:

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