A newly delivered mother who intends to breastfeed tells her nurse, "I am so relieved that this pregnancy is over so that I can start smoking again." The nurse encourages the client to refrain from smoking. However, this new mother is insistent that she will resume smoking. How will the nurse adapt her health teaching with this new information?
The mother should always smoke in another room.
The effects of secondhand smoke on infants are less significant than for adults.
No relationship exists between smoking and the time of feedings.
Smoking has little-to-no effect on milk production.
The Correct Answer is A
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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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. A respiratory rate of 110/min is too high for a newborn and may indicate respiratory distress.
B. A respiratory rate of 100/min is too high for a newborn and may indicate respiratory distress.
C. A respiratory rate of 22/min is too low for a newborn.
D. A normal respiratory rate for a newborn is between 40 and 60 breaths per minute.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. A fundus palpable to the right of midline may indicate a distended bladder pushing the uterus to the side, and it requires intervention to promote bladder emptying.
B. Less than 2.5 cm of rubra lochia on a perineal pad is a normal finding in the early postpartum period.
C. Increased thirst is not directly indicative of bladder distention.
D. Frequent uterine contractions are expected in the postpartum period and do not necessarily indicate bladder distention.
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