A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to the pediatrician's office for a scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz. The nurse notes that the infant now weighs 13 lb. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
B. Tell the mother to decrease the daily number of feedings because the weight gain is excessive
C. Tell the mother that semisolid foods should not be introduced until the infant's weight stabilizes
D. Tell the mother that the infant should be switched from breast milk to formula because the weight gain is inadequate


Ans: A. Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected

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