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 A

Explanation

A. Having a fever during the first week at home is not a normal or expected finding and may indicate an infection, requiring further assessment.
B. Contacting the provider for incisional discharge is a proper response.
C. Not having unrelieved pain in the abdomen is an appropriate expectation.
D. Resuming prenatal vitamins is a normal postoperative recommendation.

A. Place an identification bracelet. B. Dry the skin. C. Administer vitamin K. D. Administer eye prophylaxis.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Placing an identification bracelet is important but not the immediate priority after ensuring a patent airway.
B. Drying the skin is a priority to prevent heat loss and promote thermoregulation in the newborn.
C. Administering vitamin K is important but can be done after drying the skin.
D. Administering eye prophylaxis is important but can be done after drying the skin.

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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?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is B

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