A community health nurse is conducting a class on the nutritional component for new mothers. Which of the following teaching points would be most justified?
A)
"Iron supplementation is not necessary provided you are breast-feeding your infant."
B)
"Be aware that cow's milk depletes your baby's supply of iron."
C)
"Your infant needs the same amount of iron as you but has far fewer sources for obtaining it."
D)
"If you choose to feed your baby with formula, ensure that it is iron fortified."
Ans:
D
Feedback:
Formula and cereals for infants should be iron fortified to preclude iron deficiency anemia. Breast-feeding does not necessarily mitigate the need for iron supplementation, and cow's milk does not deplete existing iron stores but fails to provide sufficient levels of absorbable iron. Infants and children have significantly higher iron needs than do adults.
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