The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who has been diagnosed with acute heart failure. The nurse is providing teaching about nutrition. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

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The statement "I need to feed him every hour to make sure he eats enough" indicates a need for further teaching because feeding an infant every hour can lead to overfeeding and may not allow the infant's stomach to rest between feedings. Infants with heart failure often require more calories but should be fed in a way that does not overburden their system, typically through small, frequent feedings spaced appropriately apart.

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