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Which observation indicated that the mother understands proper feeding methods for her newborn on being evaluated by a nurse?

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Answered Sep 22, 2018

Holding the bottle so the nipple is always filled with formula.

Holding the bottle so the nipple is always filled with formula prevents the baby from sucking air. Sucking air can cause gastric distention and intestinal gas pains.Option B: A seven-pound baby should be getting 50 calories per pound: 350 calories per day. Standardized formulas have 20 calories per ounce. This seven-pound baby needs 17.5 ounces per day. 17.5 ounces per day divided by 6-8 feedings equals 2-3 ounces per feeding.Option C: A normal newborn without feeding problems could be burped halfway through the feeding and again at the end. If burping needs to be at intervals. it should be done by ounces or half ounces. not minutes.Option D: Microwaving is not recommended as a method of warming due to the uneven heating of the formula. If used. the formula should be shaken after warming and the temperature then checked with a drop on the wrist. The recommended method of warming is to place the bottle in a pan of hot water to warm. and then check the temperature on the wrist before feeding.
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