On her first checkup after the birth of her son,Mrs.Magee reports that her newborn wakes every 2 hours and takes only about 2 ounces of formula before going back to sleep.What information should the nurse offer Mrs.Magee?

A) Offer the baby less formula to prevent waste
B) Make the baby wait at least 3 hours between feedings
C) Continue to feed the baby with this "on demand" schedule
D) During feeding,tap his feet to encourage wakefulness

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Lauren Ballard · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The baby is waking every 2 hours and taking 2 ounces of formula, which is a typical schedule for a newborn. It is recommended to continue feeding the baby on demand, which means whenever the baby shows signs of hunger, to ensure they are receiving enough nutrition and to establish a good breastfeeding relationship. Offering less formula or making the baby wait longer than 2-3 hours could lead to dehydration and poor weight gain. Tapping the baby's feet could disturb their sleep and interfere with feeding cues.

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