Author Question: The nurse instructed a postpartum woman about storing and freezing breast milk. What statement by ... (Read 83 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse instructed a postpartum woman about storing and freezing breast milk. What statement by the woman leads the nurse to determine that the teaching was effective?

a. I can thaw frozen breast milk in the microwave.
b. I'll put enough breast milk for one day in a container.
c. Breast milk can be stored in glass containers.
d. Breast milk can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Question 2

What will the nurse's instructions for a new mother to care for the infant's umbilical cord include?

a. Keeping the area covered with a sterile dressing
b. Dressing the stump with antibiotic ointment at every diaper change
c. Fastening the diaper low to allow for air circulation
d. Giving the newborn a daily tub bath until the cord falls off

nixon_s · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Breast milk can be safely stored in glass or clear hard plastic containers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Diaper placement below the umbilical stump allows for drying by air circulation.