Feeding an infant with a soy-based, lactose-free formula is appropriate for which clinical situation?
a. Premature newborn unable to breastfeed
b. Infant with galactose deficiency
c. Infant allergic to cow's milk
d. Infant with intestinal malabsorption
B
Infants who have galactose deficiency are most likely to consume soy-based, lactose-free formula. The premature newborn who is unable to breastfeed probably will be prescribed a specialized formula with increased caloric intake compared to regular formula. An elemental, protein hydrolysate formula is appropriate for the infant allergic to cow's milk or intestinal malabsorption.
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