Practice Question
The nurse is teaching a new mother how to breast feed. The nurse should include which of the following interventions?
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Correct Answer:
Slide a finger into the baby's mouth to break suction before removing from the breast.
Rationale:
🍼 This technique prevents trauma to the nipple, because pulling the baby off the breast without breaking suction can cause painful cracking and tissue damage.
🍼 By sliding a clean finger into the corner of the baby’s mouth, the nurse teaches the mother to gently release the vacuum seal before removing the infant.
🍼 Protecting the nipple and areola is essential for maintaining effective breastfeeding, as pain and injury often lead to early breastfeeding cessation.
🍼 This method also helps the baby end the latch comfortably, supporting positive feeding experiences and bonding.
🍼 Therefore, teaching the mother to break suction with a finger before removal is an important and correct breastfeeding intervention.
Begin nursing with the right breast for each feeding
🍼Mothers should be encouraged to alternate breasts they start with, so both breasts are emptied regularly and stimulated equally.
🍼 Always starting on the same side can lead to engorgement and decreased milk supply in the other breast.
Supplement the baby with formula every 12 hours until the milk supply is established
🍼Routine supplementation interferes with exclusive breastfeeding and can decrease infant suckling, which is necessary to stimulate milk production.
🍼 It may also cause nipple confusion and reduce the infant’s interest in breastfeeding.
Wash the nipples with soap and water twice daily
🍼Frequent washing with soap can cause dryness and cracking of the nipples by stripping natural oils.
🍼 Routine nipple care usually involves water only, allowing the skin’s natural oils to protect the area.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4