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    RN Comprehensive Predictor Proctored Exam (National U CA San Diego)

    A nurse is teaching a client about dietary recommendations while breastfeeding. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication of understanding the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. "I can have up to three glasses of wine per day while breastfeeding.": Alcohol passes into breast milk and can affect the infant’s neurologic development and feeding patterns. Regular alcohol intake should be avoided. B. "I need to drink a glass of fluid each time I nurse and with all meals.": Adequate hydration supports optimal milk production during breastfeeding. Increasing fluid intake each time the mother nurses or eats helps replace fluids lost through lactation and prevents dehydration. C. "I should avoid all seafood while I am breastfeeding.": Seafood provides essential omega-3 fatty acids that support the infant’s brain and eye development. The mother should only avoid high-mercury fish such as swordfish and king mackerel. D. "I need to eat a bland diet while breastfeeding, as babies often react to spicy food.": Most infants tolerate varied maternal diets, including spicy foods, without adverse effects. Restricting flavors unnecessarily limits the mother’s nutrition and is not required.

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