discharge planning and teaching

Question 1

when does breastmilk usually come in

Answer 1

by the third day, until then you get colostrum

Question 2

colostrum

Answer 2

high in protein and antibodies

Question 3

teaching for uncircumcised males

Answer 3

do you use cotton swabs, alcohol to clean and do not retract… the foreskin will retract on its own around 5 years of age

Question 4

describe neonatal diarrhea

Answer 4

loose and green

Question 5

cord care

Answer 5

always allow cord to fall off on its own, report green/yellow drainage, dont cover the cord with a dressing.

Question 6

when can a neonate be placed in a front facing car seat

Answer 6

when they reach 20 pounds

Question 7

what should water temperature for an infants bath be?

Answer 7

38 C

Question 8

whats the max width for crib slates

Answer 8

2 and 3/8 inches

Question 9

what can stimulate the release of oxytocin

Answer 9

infant suckling
infant crying
sexual activity

Question 10

breastmilk vs formula

Answer 10

more carbs, less protein (more easily digestable), more cholesterol

Question 11

formula instructions

Answer 11

check nipple for fast/slow flow

• prepared formula can be refridgerated for up to 24 hours
• discard any unused formula that remains in the bottle following feeding

Question 12

infant skin care

Answer 12

avoid daily soap baths(can dry skin) when using soap use a neutral pH one. Use petrolatum-based ointments sparingly to dry skin but avoid head and face

Question 13

how to warm milk

Answer 13

DO NOT USE microwave(uneven heating),gradual warming is the best

Question 14

what stimulates the increase in prolactin

Answer 14

the decrease in progesterone and estrogen following pregnancy