What Statement Made by a New Mother Indicates She Needs

question 25

Multiple Choice

What statement made by a new mother indicates she needs additional information about breastfeeding?

• A) "I let the baby nurse 10 to 15 minutes on the first breast and then switch to the other breast."
• B) "The baby needs to nurse at least 5 minutes on the breast to get the hindmilk."
• C) "The baby has been nursing every 2 to 3 hours."
• D) "If the baby gets fussy between feedings,I give her a bottle of water."

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

Situated under the thalamus, this brain region is crucial for orchestrating the activities of the autonomic nervous system and pituitary secretion, thereby regulating core bodily functions such as temperature control, thirst, and hunger to maintain internal balance.

Senses Except Smell

This refers to the human body's capabilities to experience the world through vision, hearing, touch, and taste.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.