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Question 1 of 5

The nurse in a postpartum unit frequently teaches patients regarding breast care. Which teaching is most helpful to the breastfeeding patient?

A. Run warm water over breasts while in the shower.
B. Wear a supportive bra for 24 hours a day.
C. Express milk by a breast pump or manually.
D. Take analgesics for breast pain management.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Express milk by a breast pump or manually.

Question 2 of 5

A breastfeeding postpartum woman tells the nurse, "I am not sure I want to breastfeed because I notice that when I feed my baby, I have strong contraction-like pain. Is something wrong?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. "I will call the doctor and let him know your concern."
B. "You may be getting an infection and will have to stop breastfeeding."
C. "This is normal because your uterus is shrinking back to the normal size."
D. "The baby's sucking during breastfeeding releases the hormone oxytocin, which stimulates the uterus to contract."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "The baby's sucking during breastfeeding releases the hormone oxytocin, which stimulates the uterus to contract."

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is counseling a lesbian couple who have decided to have a child. Which considerations doesn't the nurse present with regard to which partner will become pregnant?

A. Consider the age and health of each partner.
B. Evaluate each partner's career goals.
C. Decide which partner has better insurance.
D. Determine who will be on the birth certificate.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Determine who will be on the birth certificate.

Question 4 of 5

Which behavior does the nurse identify as a demonstration of unidirectional bonding between a parent and infant?

A. The parents respond to the baby's cry.
B. The parents call the baby by name.
C. The baby responds to comforting measures.
D. The parents stimulate and entertain the baby.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The parents call the baby by name.

Question 5 of 5

A multiparous patient reports severe uterine cramps the first day after a vaginal delivery. The nurse is aware the patient is breastfeeding and associates the patient's pain primarily with which occurrence?

A. An increase in oxytocin release related to the newborn suckling
B. The presence of intense afterbirth pains related to multiparity
C. An expected response to the daily administration of oxytocin
D. The efforts of the uterus to return to a prepregnancy condition

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: An increase in oxytocin release related to the newborn suckling

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