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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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To meet the nutritional needs of a neonate with congenital heart disease, the nurse should teach the mother to:
  1. Feed the baby slowly while allowing for rest
  2. Avoid giving solid food until the baby is one year-old
  3. Use one and a half strength formula
  4. Administer an iron supplement with the milk
Explanation
Answer - A - To meet the nutritional needs of a neonate with congenital heart disease, the nurse should teach the mother to feed the baby slowly while allowing for rest. Because of fatigue, the baby may become too tired to feed; allowing for rest and feeding slowly limits the fatigue associated with feeding.
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