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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
A. Microwaving decreases vitamin C content
Microwaving breast milk decreases vitamin C content.
B. Microwaving renders the milk tasteless
Microwaving does not render the milk tasteless, but it may alter the taste slightly.
C. Microwaving does not heat the milk evenly
Microwaving does not heat breast milk evenly, creating hot spots that can burn the baby's mouth.
D. Microwaving decreases antiinfective properties
Microwaving can decrease the antiinfective properties of breast milk.
E. Microwaving decreases the iron content in the milk
Microwaving breast milk does not decrease iron content.
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Full 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.
Similar Questions
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
A. Breasts soft and non-tender
Soft and non-tender breasts are a normal finding in the early postpartum period.
B. Urine output of 3,000 mL in 12 hr
A urine output of 3,000 mL in 12 hours is within the normal range.
C. Fundus palpable at the umbilicus
A fundus palpable at the umbilicus may be normal within the first few hours after childbirth.
D. Heart rate 128/min
A heart rate of 128/min may indicate a postpartum complication, such as hemorrhage or infection, and requires further assessment.
Full Explanation
A. Soft and non-tender breasts are a normal finding in the early postpartum period.
B. A urine output of 3,000 mL in 12 hours is within the normal range.
C. A fundus palpable at the umbilicus may be normal within the first few hours after childbirth.
D. A heart rate of 128/min may indicate a postpartum complication, such as hemorrhage or infection, and requires further assessment.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. Which of the following findings indicates the client's bladder is distended?
A. Fundus palpable to right of midline
A fundus palpable to the right of midline may indicate a distended bladder pushing the uterus to the side, and it requires intervention to promote bladder emptying.
B. Less than 2.5 cm of rubra lochia on perineal pad
Less than 2.5 cm of rubra lochia on a perineal pad is a normal finding in the early postpartum period.
C. Client report of increased thirst
Increased thirst is not directly indicative of bladder distention.
D. Client report of frequent uterine contractions
Frequent uterine contractions are expected in the postpartum period and do not necessarily indicate bladder distention.
Full Explanation
A. A fundus palpable to the right of midline may indicate a distended bladder pushing the uterus to the side, and it requires intervention to promote bladder emptying.
B. Less than 2.5 cm of rubra lochia on a perineal pad is a normal finding in the early postpartum period.
C. Increased thirst is not directly indicative of bladder distention.
D. Frequent uterine contractions are expected in the postpartum period and do not necessarily indicate bladder distention.
A newly delivered mother who intends to breastfeed tells her nurse, "I am so relieved that this pregnancy is over so that I can start smoking again." The nurse encourages the client to refrain from smoking. However, this new mother is insistent that she will resume smoking. How will the nurse adapt her health teaching with this new information?
A. The mother should always smoke in another room.
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 less significant than for adults.
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. No relationship exists between smoking and the time of feedings.
There is a clear relationship between smoking and breastfeeding, and smoking during breastfeeding should be minimized.
D. Smoking has little-to-no effect on milk production.
Smoking can affect milk production and composition, and it is advisable for breastfeeding mothers to quit smoking.
Full 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.