A nurse is discussing the storage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the special care nursery. Which statement indicates that the mother requires additional teaching?
“I can store my breast milk in the freezer for 3 months.”
“I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months.”
“I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.”
“I can store my breast milk at room temperature for 4 hours.”
The Correct Answer is B
A. Breast milk can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
B. Storing breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months is an incorrect statement because breast milk can only be stored in the refrigerator for up to 8 days, not 3 months.
C. Storing breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days is a correct statement.
D. Storing breast milk at room temperature for 4 hours is a correct statement.
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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]
Explanation
A. Microwaving breast milk decreases vitamin C content.
B. Microwaving does not render the milk tasteless, but it may alter the taste slightly.
C. Microwaving does not heat breast milk evenly, creating hot spots that can burn the baby's mouth.
D. Microwaving can decrease the antiinfective properties of breast milk.
E. Microwaving breast milk does not decrease iron content.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. The introduction of solid food is recommended at similar times for both breastfed and formula-fed infants.
B. The AAP recommends exclusive human milk feeding for the first 6 months of life.
C. After 6 months, complementary foods are introduced, not a shift to cow's milk.
D. If weaned before 12 months, formula is a suitable alternative to breast milk.
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