At a 2-month well-baby examination, it was discovered that a breastfed infant had gained only 10 ounces in the past 4 weeks. The mother and the nurse agree that in order to gain weight faster, the infant needs to:
1. begin solid foods.
2. have a bottle of formula after every feeding.
3. add at least one extra breastfeeding session every 24 hours.
4. start iron supplements.
3
1. Incorrect. Solid foods should not be introduced to an infant for at least 4 to 6 months.
2. Incorrect. Bottle-feeding may cause nipple confusion and may limit the supply of milk.
3. Correct. Usually the solution to slow weight gain is to improve the feeding technique. Position and latch-on are evaluated and adjustments are made. It may help to add a feeding or two in a 24-hour period.
4. Incorrect. Iron supplements have no bearing on weight gain.
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