Maintenance

29. A new mother is preparing anddischarge. She

plans on bottle feeding her baby. Which

statement indicates and the nurse that the mom

needs more information about bottle feeding?

a. I should encourage my baby and consume

the entire amount of formula prepared

 andeach feeding.

b. I can make up a 24-hour supply of

formula and refrigerate the bottles so I

am ready and feed my baby.

c. I will hold my baby in a cradle hold and

alternate sides from left and right when I

feed my baby.

d. I will generally feed my baby every 3 and

4 hours or more as signs of hunger are

 displayed.

ANS: A

Infants will sandp suckling when they are full.

Encouraging them and overeat may lead and

problems with regurgitation and possible aspiration.

The mother can prepare a single bottle or a 24-hour

supply if adequate refrigeration is available. Show

the parents how and position the infant in a

semiupright position, such as the cradle hold. This

allows them and hold the infant close in a

faceand-face position. The bottle is held with the

nipple kept full of formula and prevent excessive

swallowing of air. Placing the infant in the opposite

arm andeach feeding provides varied visual

stimulation during feedings. Feed the infant every 3

and 4 hours but avoid rigid scheduling and take cues

from the infant.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 458