Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. the client asks the nurse about the effects that taking over - the - counter medications will have on her newborn. which of the following should the nurse consider when recommending a medication for the client? (select all that apply.)

the newborns weight

how much breast milk the newborn consumes each day

whether or not the benefits to the client outweigh the risks to the newborn

the properties of the medication

the route of administration of the medication

Explanation:

• Newborn’s weight: Affects how medication is metabolized.
• Breast milk consumption: Determines exposure level.
• Benefits vs risks: Ethical consideration.
• Medication properties: Like solubility affects transfer.
• Route of administration: Oral vs topical affects presence in milk.

Answer:

• The newborn’s weight
• How much breast milk the newborn consumes each day
• Whether or not the benefits to the client outweigh the risks to the newborn
• The properties of the medication
• The route of administration of the medication