Lowdermilk Chapter 25: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

1. 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 the baby is frantically crying. Which feeding cue would indicate that the baby is ready to eat? a.Waves her arms in the air b.Makes sucking motions c.Has the hiccups d.Stretches out her legs straight - B (Sucking motions, rooting, mouthing, and hand-to-mouth motions are examples of feeding readiness cues. Waving her arms in the air, having the hiccups, and stretching out her extremities are not typical feeding readiness cues.) 2. A pregnant woman wants to breastfeed her infant; however, her husband is not convinced that there are any scientific reasons to do so. The nurse can give the couple printed information comparing breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Which statement regarding bottle feeding using commercially prepared infant formulas might influence their choice? a.Bottle feeding using a commercially prepared formula increases the risk that the infant will develop allergies. b.Bottle feeding helps the infant sleep through the night. c.Commercially prepared formula ensures that the infant is getting iron in a form that is easily absorbed. d.Bottle feeding requires that multi