Which rationale should the nurse include in the teaching session, related to infant iron deficiency anemia, when a parent asks why it is inappropriate to switch from formula to cow's milk prior to 1 year of age? Select all that apply

1. Cow's milk is a poor source of iron.
2. The child may be exposed to an antibiotic in processed milk.
3. Cow's milk has a high fat content.
4. In young children, cow's milk can lead to bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
5. Cow's milk contains no vitamin C, which is necessary for iron absorption.


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Explanation:
1. This information is correct.
2. This would not be a reason for delaying the entry of milk into the diet.
3. Because there are low-fat varieties of cow's milk, this would not be a reason to delay introducing it.
4. This information is correct.
5. While the amount of vitamin C in milk is limited, this is not the reason for delaying introducing cow's milk into the child's diet.

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