Asked by Vitaliy Kulyk on Jul 03, 2024

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Which intervention is most appropriate for the nursing diagnosis ineffective breastfeeding related to maternal malnutrition?

A) Encourage the mother to eat a diet rich in nutrients and protein.
B) Provide a quiet nursing environment to reduce maternal anxiety.
C) Allow the infant to room with the mother and breastfeed on demand.
D) Avoid supplemental feedings for the infant to promote breastfeeding.

Maternal Malnutrition

A condition where a mother undergoes nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy, affecting both her health and the health of the unborn child.

Nutrients

Substances needed by the body to maintain health and support growth, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Breastfeeding

The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast, providing essential nutrients and antibodies.

  • Understand the principles of effective breastfeeding and interventions for related challenges.
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Kendra JuittJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Maternal nutrition is the cause of the ineffective breastfeeding so that must be the primary focus.The nursing mother needs to a diet rich in nutrients and protein in order to meet the nutritional needs of the infant as well as her own body.Reducing maternal anxiety and allowing rooming-in do not address maternal malnutrition.The infant may require formula supplements if breastfeeding alone does not provide sufficient nutrition.