There are several advantages to breastfeeding your child. One of the most important advantages‚ in my opinion‚ is the close bond between you and your baby. It allows you to take time out of your busy schedule that we all seem to have these days and be present in the moment with the baby as we cuddle‚ make eye contact and feed them. Having this time with the baby and the skin to skin contact is benefits both baby and mother. In the first few days after pregnancy mothers will have colostrum in their
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workers‚ but other therapists such as family therapists‚ psychotherapists and counsellors might also become involved in the care of the patient (Perkins & Repper 1998). Multidiscipline involvement is important within mental health nursing as people with mental health problems have multiple needs‚ so a variety of expertise is required to meet the needs of these people (Darby et al 1999). Multidisciplinary mental health teams can been defined as: "A group of practitioners with different professional
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you take the opportunity to inform the mother about the benefits of breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association have released recommendations and position statements in support of breastfeeding. In addition‚ research has shown that the positive effects of breastfeeding last into adulthood. Find a research article in the GCU eLibrary that discusses the positive impacts of breastfeeding not only in infancy but also later in life. Summarize the article‚ and
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Public Health Branching from Breastfeeding A controversial topic that recently circulated is public breastfeeding. There are people advocating for breastfeeding rights and there are people who are uncomfortable with the action. But‚ what is breastfeeding in public really doing to the public’s health? Public health is defined as the general health of the population as a whole. How‚ then‚ does breastfeeding affect all of us health wise? First‚ breastfeeding influences the public’s health by the
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Breastfeeding has become a controversial topic in America in how society views women. The question I would like to propose is WHY is there a difference between promoting provocative imagery in public‚ (i.e billboards and TV commercials) compared to a women using her own body for a natural alternative to baby formula? My main question is why but I also want to find out where this belief came from. How many years‚ decades‚ or centuries has public breast feeding become an issue and is there a way to
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Stephanie Ryman Professor Holmes English 111 10/8/13 Breastfeeding vs. Bottle feeding Choosing whether to breastfeed or bottle feed is one of the first choices mothers have to make. The decision to breastfeed or formula feed a baby is a personal decision each and every family will have to make together. Many expecting mothers have to analyze the benefits of both before making a decision that will shape their lives as the baby grows and develops. There are numerous advantages and disadvantages
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Chapter 40: Nursing Management: Nutritional Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which finding for a 19-year-old female who is a vegan may indicate the need for cobalamin supplementation? a. Paresthesias b. Ecchymoses c. Dry‚ scaly skin d. Gingival swelling ANS: A Cobalamin (vitamin B12) cannot be obtained from foods of plant origin‚ so the patient will be most at risk for signs of cobalamin deficiency‚ such as paresthesias‚ peripheral neuropathy‚ and anemia. The other symptoms listed are associated
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Chapter 64: Nursing Management: Musculoskeletal Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibiotic irrigation. Which intervention will be included in the initial plan of care? a. Immobilization of the left leg b. Positioning the left leg in flexion c. Assisted weight-bearing ambulation d. Quadriceps-setting exercise repetitions ANS: A Immobilization of the affected leg helps decrease pain and reduce the risk for pathologic
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Chapter 31: Nursing Management: Hematologic Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 62-year old man with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient’s laboratory findings to include a. a hematocrit (Hct) of 38%. b. an RBC count of 4‚500‚000/µL. c. normal red blood cell (RBC) indices. d. a hemoglobin (Hgb) of 8.6 g/dL (86 g/L). ANS: D The patient’s clinical manifestations indicate moderate anemia‚ which is consistent with
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Chapter 50: Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 45-year-old male patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis‚ which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Is there a family history of acromegaly?” d. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are
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