What information about iron supplementation should the nurse teach a new mother?
a. Start iron supplementation shortly after birth if the infant is breastfeeding
exclusively.
b. Iron-fortified formula will meet the infant's iron requirements.
c. Iron supplements must be given when the infant begins teething.
d. Infants need a multivitamin with iron every day.
B
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A Term infants who are exclusively breastfed have adequate iron stored until they
are age 6 months.
B Iron-fortified formula will meet the infant's initial iron requirements. Solid foods
added to the diet maintain iron needs as formula intake decreases.
C Iron supplements are not necessary for adequate teething.
D Vitamins and minerals are added to processed formulas and cereals. It should not
be necessary for the child to receive a multivitamin with iron unless the infant is
at risk for undernutrition.
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