A New Mother Is Questioning the Nurse About the Advantages

question 25

Multiple Choice

A new mother is questioning the nurse about the advantages of breastfeeding her newborn. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?

• A) Breast milk has immunological advantages, including varying degrees of protection from respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract infections.
• B) Breastfeeding has been shown to increase maternal-infant attachment.
• C) Breastfeeding can be initially supplemented with bottle feedings so that the father does not feel left out of the infant's care.
• D) Breastfeeding often causes nipple tenderness, and may be discouraged until healing occurs.
• E) Breastfeeding provides a psychologic advantage to the mother, who derives satisfaction knowing that she is providing her infant with the optimal nutritional start in life.

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