A client delivers a newborn son and plans to breastfeed. When the nurse attempts to help the newborn latch on for breastfeeding, the client states, "I would like to bottle feed my baby for the first few days." Which reason might the nurse hear regarding why the client wants to delay breastfeeding?

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A)Some Asian, Haitian, Hispanic, Eastern European, and Native American cultures believe breastfeeding should be delayed because colostrum is bad for the baby. A Haitian client may believe that strong emotions, not the birthing process, spoil breast milk. Some Latin American cultures do not believe that breastfeeding causes evil eye but rather that touching the head or the face of the baby when admiring it will ward off the "evil eye." Many Cambodian refugees practice breastfeeding on demand or provide a comfort bottle between feedings.
B)Some Asian, Haitian, Hispanic, Eastern European, and Native American cultures believe breastfeeding should be delayed because colostrum is bad for the baby. A Haitian client may believe that strong emotions, not the birthing process, spoil breast milk. Some Latin American cultures do not believe that breastfeeding causes evil eye but rather that touching the head or the face of the baby when admiring it will ward off the "evil eye." Many Cambodian refugees practice breastfeeding on demand or provide a comfort bottle between feedings.
C)Some Asian, Haitian, Hispanic, Eastern European, and Native American cultures believe breastfeeding should be delayed because colostrum is bad for the baby. A Haitian client may believe that strong emotions, not the birthing process, spoil breast milk. Some Latin American cultures do not believe that breastfeeding causes evil eye but rather that touching the head or the face of the baby when admiring it will ward off the "evil eye." Many Cambodian refugees practice breastfeeding on demand or provide a comfort bottle between feedings.
D)Some Asian, Haitian, Hispanic, Eastern European, and Native American cultures believe breastfeeding should be delayed because colostrum is bad for the baby. A Haitian client may believe that strong emotions, not the birthing process, spoil breast milk. Some Latin American cultures do not believe that breastfeeding causes evil eye but rather that touching the head or the face of the baby when admiring it will ward off the "evil eye." Many Cambodian refugees practice breastfeeding on demand or provide a comfort bottle between feedings.

A Client Delivers a Newborn Son and Plans to Breastfeed