Author Question: The nurse is discussing storage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the ... (Read 105 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is discussing storage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the special care unit. Which statement would indicate that the mother needs additional teaching?

a. I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months.
b. I can store my breast milk in the freezer for 3 months.
c. I can store my breast milk at room temperature for 8 hours.
d. I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Question 2

A young pregnant woman calls the clinic nurse and begins crying. When the nurse asks the young woman to tell the nurse what is wrong, the pregnant woman states, I look terrible. I have dark blotches on my face. It looks like I am wearing a mask.

The nurse would be correct in explaining to the woman that what is being described sounds like which of the following? a. Acne c. Facial dermatitis
b. Linea nigra d. Mask of pregnancy

johnpizzaz · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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A This statement would indicate that the mother needs additional information re-garding safe storage of breast milk. Breast milk can be stored at room tempera-ture for 8 hours, in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, in the freezer for 3 months, or in a deep freezer for 6 to 12 months.
B This statement is accurate and does not indicate that the mother needs additional teaching.
C This statement is accurate and does not indicate that the mother needs additional teaching.
D This statement is accurate and does not indicate that the mother needs additional teaching.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse would be correct in explaining to the woman that what is being described sounds like chloasma. Some pregnant women experience dark blotching on the face. This condition, chloasma, is commonly called the mask of pregnancy. Chloasma may disappear after pregnancy but often only fades.