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Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification Practice Test

Category - Health Promotion

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A nurse is teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates that the mother needs further teaching?
  1. “In about 2 weeks, my baby’s weight should surpass her birth weight.”
  2. “My baby should have at least 4 wet diapers a day and at least 1 bowel movement per day.”
  3. “My baby should be fed every 2 to 3 hours during the day and every 4 hours at night.”
  4. “My baby should feed for around 20 minutes per breast.”
Explanation
Answer: B - The newborn should have at least 6 to 8 wet diapers a day and at least 1 to 2 bowel movements per day. This is to ensure that the newborn is adequately nourished. The other options are appropriate.
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