The nurse is performing a health history on a 6-year-old boy who is having trouble adjusting to school. Which question would be most likely to elicit valuable information?

A. Wash the hands and breasts thoroughly prior to breastfeeding: While hand hygiene is

important, washing the breasts thoroughly before breastfeeding is not recommended as it can remove natural oils that protect the skin and may cause irritation.

B. Bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple and areolA. This is a recommended guideline for proper latching during breastfeeding. Ensuring that the baby's mouth covers both the nipple and the surrounding areola helps to facilitate effective milk transfer and prevents nipple pain or damage.

C. When finished, the mother can break the suction by firmly pulling the baby's mouth away from the nipplE. Breaking the suction by pulling the baby's mouth away can cause nipple

trauma. Instead, it's recommended to insert a clean finger into the corner of the baby's mouth to break the suction before removing the baby from the breast.

D. Stroke the nipple against the baby's chin to stimulate wide opening of the baby's mouth: This action may not effectively stimulate the baby to open wide and latch properly. It's better to use gentle pressure on the baby's chin or lower lip to encourage a wider latch

A. "It is best to just ignore this and to not respond to his questions.": Ignoring the child's questions about the death of his grandfather may lead to feelings of confusion or abandonment. It is important to address the child's concerns and provide appropriate support and guidance.

B. "He will eventually figure this out on his own.": While children may gradually come to understand the permanence of death as they mature, it is essential to provide support and explanations to help them cope with grief and loss.

C. "You have to keep repeating that his grandfather is never coming back.": Continually

repeating that the grandfather is never coming back may be distressing for the child and does not provide constructive support or help the child understand the concept of death.

D. "This is normal; children his age do not understand the permanence of death.": This response acknowledges the child's age-appropriate understanding of death and provides reassurance to the mother that her son's reaction is typical. It opens the door for the nurse to offer guidance on how to support the child through the grieving process and gradually help him comprehend the permanence of death.