A new mother asks the nurse what the "experts say" about the best way to feed her infant. Which recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding infant nutrition should be shared with this client?

Infants fed on formula should be started on solid food sooner than breastfed infants

Infants should be given only human milk for the first 6 months of life.

After 6 months, mothers should shift from breast milk to cow's milk

If infants are weaned from breast milk before 12 months, then they should receive cow's milk, not formula.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   The introduction of solid food is recommended at similar times for both breastfed and formula-fed infants.
B.   The AAP recommends exclusive human milk feeding for the first 6 months of life.
C. After 6 months, complementary foods are introduced, not a shift to cow's milk.
D.   If weaned before 12 months, formula is a suitable alternative to breast milk.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Placing pillows under the client's knees may provide comfort but does not address the prevention of thromboembolic disease.
B. Massaging the client's posterior lower legs may increase the risk of dislodging a clot in clients with a history of thromboembolic disease.
C. Having the client ambulate helps prevent venous stasis and reduces the risk of thromboembolic events.
D. Applying warm, moist heat to the client's lower extremities may provide comfort but does not address the prevention of thromboembolic disease.

A. The mother should always smoke in another room. B. The effects of secondhand smoke on infants are less significant than for adults. C. No relationship exists between smoking and the time of feedings. D. Smoking has little-to-no effect on milk production.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Encouraging the mother to smoke in another room helps reduce the exposure of the newborn to secondhand smoke.
B. The effects of secondhand smoke on infants are significant and can increase the risk of respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and other health issues.
C. There is a clear relationship between smoking and breastfeeding, and smoking during breastfeeding should be minimized.
D. Smoking can affect milk production and composition, and it is advisable for breastfeeding mothers to quit smoking.

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