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.”

Answer and Explanation

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

Explanation

A. Encouraging the mother to smoke in another room helps reduce the exposure of the newborn to secondhand smoke.
B. The effects of secondhand smoke on infants are significant and can increase the risk of respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and other health issues.
C. There is a clear relationship between smoking and breastfeeding, and smoking during breastfeeding should be minimized.
D. Smoking can affect milk production and composition, and it is advisable for breastfeeding mothers to quit smoking.

A. Drying the newborn's skin thoroughly B. Preventing air drafts C. Placing the newborn on a warm surface D. Maintaining ambient room temperature at 24° C (75" F)

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Drying the newborn's skin thoroughly helps reduce evaporative heat loss by removing wetness and promoting warmth.
B. Preventing air drafts is important to reduce convective heat loss.
C. Placing the newborn on a warm surface helps prevent conductive heat loss.
D. Maintaining ambient room temperature is important but does not directly address evaporative heat loss.

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Correct Answer is A

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