ATI breastfeeding and care 2026 Questions and Answers

ATI breastfeeding and care 2026 Questions and Answers A nurse is completeing discharge instructions for a new mother and her 2 day old newborn. The mother asks, "how will I know if my baby gets enough breast milk?". Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. your baby should have a wake cycle of 30 to 60 min after each feeding B. your baby should wet 6 to 8 diapers per day C. your baby should burp after each feeding D. your baby should sleep at least 6 hrs between feedings B. your baby should wet 6 to 8 diapers per day -babies sleep after feedings -babies should feed at least every 4 hours at night A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding her newborn and asks the nurse about the changes she should make in her diet. Which of the following dietary changes should the nurse suggest? A. increase calorie intake by 600 cal/day B. increase fluid intake to 2.5 L/day C. reduce her intake of iron D. avoid shellfish C. reduce her intake of iron -330 more cal/day in the first 6 mo. -400 more during second 6 mo. -during lactation 3.8 L/day A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. The client states that she is concerned about dietary precautions since she has a family hx of food allergies. The nurse offers which of the following responses? A. you might want to avoid eating peanuts B. rice cereals can be a problem during lactation C. foods you eat do not affect breast milk D. the infant needing more sleep can indicate a food allergy A. you might want to avoid eating peanuts A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum who asks the nurse when her breast milk will "come in". Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. within 2 days B. 3-5 days C. 6-8 days D. in about 10 days B. 3-5 days -colostrum w/in 2 days A nurse is providing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement to a client who is postpartum and is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? A. I will breastfeed every 2 hours B. I will apply ice packs to my breasts after feeding C. i should apply hot packs to my breasts during feedings D. i should crush cabbage leaves and place them on my breasts C. i should apply hot packs to my breasts during feedings -heat increases blood flow = breasts are already engorged A nurse is assisting a client who is postpartum with her first breastfeeding experience. When the client asks how much of the nipple she should put in the newborns mouth, which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. you should place your nipple and some of the areola in her mouth B. babies know instinctively how much of the nipple to take in their mouth C. your babys mouth is rather small so she will only take part of the nipple D. try to place the nipple, areola and some breast tissue beyond the areola into her mouth A. you should place your nipple and some of the areola in her mouth A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postpartum and is attempting to breastfeed. Which of the following findings indicate masittis? A. swelling in both breasts B. cracked and bleeding nipples C. red and painful area in one breast D. a white patch on a nipple C. red and painful area in one breast A nurse is assisting a client with breastfeeding. The nurse explains that which of the following reflexes will promote the newborn to latch? A. babinski B. rooting C. moro D. stepping B. rooting A nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding about dietary recommendations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? A. i will decrease my dietary fiber intake B. i'll make sure i reduce salt in my diet C. I'll eat more protein at each meal D. I will consume more vitamin D rich foods C. I'll eat more protein at each meal A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and states that her nipples are sore. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest? A. apply mineral oil to the nipples between feedings B. keep the nipples covered between breastfeeding sessions C. increase the length of time between feedings D. change the newborns position on the nipples each feeding D. change the newborns position on the nipples each feeding A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about bottle feeding. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further instruction? A. I will keep my baby's head elevated while he is feeding B. I will allow my baby to burp several times during each feeding C. I will top the nipple so air is present as my baby sucks D. my baby will have soft, formed yellow stools C. I will top the nipple so air is present as my baby sucks -semi-reclining position for feeding -swallow air = need to be burped several times during feeding -soft, formed yellow stools A nurse in a clinic is teaching the mother of a 4 mo old infant who has been breastfed. The mother plans to switch her infant to an iron-fortified formula. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? A. iron facilitates development of vision in infants B. iron facilitates growth of bones in infants C. iron stores in infants begin to deplete D. iron is poorly absorbed in infants C. iron stores in infants begin to deplete -adequate until ~6 mo. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postpartum, is breastfeeding, and reports nipple soreness. Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest to reduce discomfort during breastfeeding? (select all that apply) A. apply breastmilk to nipples before each feeding B. place breast pads inside nursing bra C. massage the breasts and nipples prior to feeding D. start breastfeeding with the nipple that is less sore E. change the infants position on the nipple A. apply breastmilk to nipples before each feeding D. start breastfeeding with the nipple that is less sore E. change the infants position on the nipple