A pregnant client has not decided on a feeding method for her infant and asks for more information about breastfeeding and formula-feeding. Which client statement indicates that the teaching was successful?
1. "Breastfeeding is more expensive than formula-feeding."
2. "My baby has a lower risk of food allergies if I breastfeed."
3. "Formula-feeding gives the baby protection from infections."
4. "Breast milk cannot be stored; it has to be thrown away after pumping."
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Explanation:
1. Formula must be purchased, and therefore it is expensive.
2. Breast milk provides newborns with immunoglobulins and reduces the risk of food allergies in children.
3. Formula does not provide the baby with protection from infections as breast milk does.
4. Breast milk can be refrigerated or frozen after pumping.
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