The parents of a 4-month-old infant tell the nurse that they are getting a microwave oven and will be able to heat the baby's formula faster.What recommendations should the nurse provide the parents?

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Neither infant formula nor breast milk should be warmed in a microwave oven as this may cause oral burns as a result of uneven heating in the container.The bottle may remain cool while hot spots develop in the milk.Warming expressed milk in a microwave decreases the availability of antiinfective properties and causes separation of the fat content.Milk should be warmed in a lukewarm water bath.None of the other options adequately deals with the issue of overheating.

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