After breastfeeding for 10 minutes on each breast,...

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After breastfeeding for 10 minutes on each breast, a new mother calls the nurse to the postpartum room to assist with changing the newborn's diaper. As the mother begins the diaper change, the newborn regurgitates the breast milk. What should be the nurse's first action? A. Clean up the spit-up and assist the mother with the diaper change. B. Position the newborn on the side and suction the mouth and nares with a bulb syringe. C. Position the newborn with the head lower than the feet. D. Sit the newborn upright and burp by gently rubbing or patting the upper back.

D. Sit the newborn upright and burp by gently rubbing or patting the upper back.Sit the newborn upright and burp by gently rubbing or patting the upper back is the most appropriate first action. This position helps bring up any air swallowed during feeding, reducing the likelihood of spitting up. Gently rubbing or patting the back encourages the burp reflex.

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