The nurse is performing a health assessment of a 3-month-old African-American boy. For what condition should this infant be monitored based on his race?
A) Jaundice
B) Iron deficiency
C) Lactose intolerance
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Ans: C
Many dietary practices are affected by culture, both in the types of food eaten and in the approach to progression of infant feeding. Some ethnic groups tend to be lactose intolerant (particularly blacks, Native Americans, and Asians); therefore, alternative sources of calcium must be offered. Jaundice, iron deficiency, and GERD are not seen at a significantly higher rate in African American infants.
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