Which prescribed formula should the nurse plan to provide for an infant with lactose intolerance?
a. Isomil
b. Enfamil
c. Similac
d. Good Start
A
The treatment for lactose intolerance is removal of lactose from the diet. Formulas that do not contain lactose (Isomil, Nursoy, Nutramigen, Prosobee, and other soy-based formulas) may be given to the infant suspected of having lactose intolerance. Enfamil, Similac, and Good Start are all milk-based formulas.
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