A nurse is preparing to administer liquid mycostatin 600,000 units PO TID. Available is mycostatin 100,000 units/mL. How many m. should the

nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Choice A reason:
Tipping the nipple to allow air as the baby sucks can lead to the baby ingesting air, which may cause discomfort and increase the risk of colic. Proper bottle feeding technique involves tilting the bottle to fill the nipple with milk, thus preventing the baby from swallowing air.

Choice B reason:
Keeping the baby's head elevated during feeding is recommended to prevent milk from flowing too fast and to reduce the risk of ear infections and choking. It also aids in proper digestion and helps prevent reflux.

Choice C reason:
Allowing the baby to burp several times during each feeding is important to release any air swallowed during feeding. This can help prevent discomfort, gas, and spit-up. Burping can be done by gently patting the baby's back in different positions such as over the shoulder, sitting up, or lying across the lap.

Choice D reason:
Expecting soft, formed yellow stools is appropriate for a newborn, especially if breastfed, as their stools tend to be soft and a mustard yellow color. The frequency and consistency of stools can vary, but they generally reflect the baby's diet and are an indicator of good health.

Choice a reason:
Mongolian spots are a type of pigmented birthmark commonly found in newborns, often appearing as blue or grayish areas on the skin. They are not related to swelling and do not result from vacuum-assisted deliveries. Mongolian spots are usually located on the buttocks or lower back and are not associated with the type of swelling described by the mother.

Choice b reason:
Caput succedaneum is a condition where the newborn's scalp swells due to pressure during delivery. It is characterized by a soft, spongy mass that crosses suture lines and is most apparent on the part of the skull that was first to enter the birth canal. This condition is common in vacuum-assisted deliveries and is the correct explanation for the swelling observed on the newborn's head.

Choice c reason:
Erythema toxicum is a common and benign skin condition in newborns, presenting as red patches or small, fluid-filled bumps. It is not related to the swelling described and does not result from vacuum-assisted deliveries. Erythema toxicum typically resolves on its own and does not cause the type of swelling that crosses suture lines.

Choice d reason:
Cephalohematoma is a collection of blood between a newborn's scalp and the skull bone that results from ruptured blood vessels, which can be a result of birth trauma or pressure. However, it is typically confined to one area and does not cross suture lines. Since the swelling described by the mother crosses the suture lines, cephalohematoma is less likely to be the correct diagnosis.