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A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a postpartum client who plans to breastfeed her newborn exclusively for at least 6 months.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Iron supplements are not necessary for breastfeeding mothers unless they have anemia. Iron supplements can also cause constipation and stomach upset in some women.
I will drink at least eight glasses of water every day. This statement indicates that the client understands the importance of hydration for breast milk production and the prevention of constipation.
Dairy products are not harmful for breastfeeding mothers or their infants unless there is a history of allergy or intolerance. Dairy products can provide calcium, protein and vitamin D for the mother and the infant.
Infants should not be given any solid foods before 6 months of age, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Introducing solids too early can interfere with breastfeeding, increase the risk of allergies and infections, and cause choking or aspiration.
I will drink at least eight glasses of water every day. This statement indicates that the client understands the importance of hydration for breast milk production and the prevention of constipation.
Some possible explanations for the other choices are:
• Choice A is wrong because iron supplements are not necessary for breastfeeding mothers unless they have anemia. Iron supplements can also cause constipation and stomach upset in some women.
• Choice C is wrong because dairy products are not harmful for breastfeeding mothers or their infants, unless there is a history of allergy or intolerance. Dairy products can provide calcium, protein and vitamin D for the mother and the infant.
• Choice D is wrong because infants should not be given any solid foods before 6 months of age, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Introducing solids too early can interfere with breastfeeding, increase the risk of allergies and infections, and cause choking or aspiration.