Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Practice
A client who is breastfeeding is receiving teaching from a nurse. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct instruction for the nurse to include is to offer both breasts at each feeding. This practice helps ensure the baby receives hindmilk from both breasts, promoting adequate milk intake and stimulating milk production. Option A is incorrect as newborns should be breastfed on demand rather than on a strict schedule. Option C is inappropriate as it can interfere with establishing and maintaining a sufficient milk supply. Option D is inaccurate as newborns typically do not sleep through the night at one month; they need to feed frequently for proper growth and development.