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."
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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.
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