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Which complication would the nurse monitor for in the infant born at 36 1/7
weeks' gestation? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - Apnea, hyperbilirubinemia, feeding difficulties, temperature
instability, hypoglycemia
The nurse determines that the newborn is hungry after assessing the newborn
and observing hunger cues. Which newborn assessment findings observed are
classic newborn hunger cues? - Lip smacking, hand-to-mouth movements,
alertness and increased activity, sucking movements, crying (a late sign), and
rooting are all newborn hunger signs, also known as feeding cues.
LATCH assessment, what is the intervention for L - rooming in 24/7 is
encouraged so that the mother may learn to recognize feeding cues.
LATCH assessment, what does L stand for - A good latch is one in which
there is frequent sucking with the lips flanged and the tongue down.
LATCH assessment, what is the lowest score for L - A sleepy infant that will
not wake to feed indicates a problem. Sometimes the mother misses feeding cues
and must wait for another sleep cycle.
LATCH assessment, what is the intervention for A - frequent stimulation of
the breasts with skin-to-skin contact and frequent feedings. Feeding with a poor
latch should not continue for large amounts of time, even without audible
swallowing.
, LATCH assessment, what does A stand for - Audible Swallowing: Ideally, a
newborn greater than 24 hours should have frequent and audible swallows while
feeding.
LATCH assessment, what is the lowest score for A - No swallowing may
indicate a problem with milk production.
LATCH assessment, what does T stand for - Type of Nipple: Favorable
nipples for breastfeeding are everted, or protruding.
LATCH assessment, what is the lowest score for T - both flat and inverted
nipples.
LATCH assessment, what is the intervention for T - Stimulation by use of a
breast pump for a few minutes prior to latching, or with nipple shields.
LATCH assessment, what does C stand for - Comfort (Breast or Nipple): A
breastfeeding mother's breast should be soft and nontender.
LATCH assessment, what is the lowest score for C - Engorgement is a
problem experienced by many new mothers
LATCH assessment, what is the intervention for C - alleviated through
frequent emptying of the breast; first with the newborn, and then with the pump
if engorgement is not resolved following newborn satiation.