A nurse is reinforcing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement with a client who is postpartum and is bottle-feeding her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Choice A rationale:

The nurse should not report the client's Hemoglobin level first to the primary health care because it falls within the normal range of 14 to 24 g/dL for a newborn. Therefore, it is not an immediate concern.

Choice B rationale:

The nurse should first report the client's Chest x-ray results to the primary health care. The diffuse pattern of radiopaque areas bilaterally on the chest x-ray suggests possible respiratory distress or other respiratory issues in the newborn. This finding requires immediate attention and intervention to ensure proper respiratory function.

Choice C rationale:

The nurse should not report the client's Glucose level first to the primary health care as 40 mg/dL is within the normal range of 30 to 60 mg/dL for a newborn. Though it is on the lower side, it is not critically low, and there are more urgent concerns to address.

Choice A rationale:

Iron is crucial for the development of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all parts of the body, including the bones, but it does not directly facilitate bone growth.

Choice B rationale:

While newborns do metabolize iron, their iron stores are limited, and breast milk alone may not meet their iron needs.

Choice C rationale:

When educating a parent about the use of iron-fortified formula for their newborn, it is essential to convey that newborns have a limited store of iron, which begins to deplete around the age of 6 months.

Choice D rationale:

Iron facilitating eyesight development is not a relevant aspect to consider when discussing the use of iron-fortified formula for a newborn. While iron is essential for various physiological functions, it is not specifically linked to eyesight development.