NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) Certification Exam

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Two weeks after giving birth, a mother brings her term baby—her first child—in for a checkup. The infant's skin turgor is weak, his or her face is drawn, and he or she hasn't gained any weight since birth. The woman is nursing her baby. The best course of action to take is

Report the mother to child protective services for neglect Question mother about nursing technique and frequency, and observe the infant nursing Advise the mother to stop breastfeeding and switch to formula

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Question mother about nursing technique and frequency, and observe the infant nursing

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