A nurse is teaching a new mother the best method to store milk and use it later for feeding. She explains that the breast milk should never be thawed or heated in a microwave oven because of the following reasons. Please select all that apply

Microwaving decreases vitamin C content

Microwaving renders the milk tasteless

Microwaving does not heat the milk evenly

Microwaving decreases antiinfective properties

Microwaving decreases the iron content in the milk

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,D

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.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Prolactin remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of breastfeeding women to stimulate milk production.
B. Progesterone levels decrease rapidly after childbirth.
C. Estrogen levels decrease in the postpartum period, particularly during breastfeeding.
D. Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) levels decrease after childbirth.

A. "My baby's bassinet should be kept away from fans and air conditioning." B. "My baby's temperature will be checked rectally every hour." C. "I should keep my baby's head covered." D. "I should keep my infant swaddled in a warm blanket."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Keeping the baby's bassinet away from fans and air conditioning is a correct practice to prevent chilling.
B. Checking the baby's temperature rectally every hour is not a standard practice and may lead to unnecessary discomfort for the baby.
C. Keeping the baby's head covered is generally recommended for warmth.
D. Keeping the infant swaddled in a warm blanket is a good practice for maintaining warmth.

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A nurse is teaching a new mother the best method to store milk and use it later for feeding. She explains that the breast milk should never be thawed or heated in a microwave oven because of the following reasons. Please select all that apply

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Which hormone remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of the breastfeeding women?

Correct Answer is A

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A nurse is providing teaching about newborn care to a client who is 2 hr postpartum. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer is B

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