The nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about the nutritional value of breast milk. What information should the nurse include about the number of calories in a fluid ounce?
A) 12
B) 20
C) 24
D) 30
B
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Breast milk contains 20 calories per fluid ounce, which is the same number of calories in commercially prepared infant formula. Breast milk does not contain 12, 24, or 30 calories per fluid ounce.
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