The parent of 2-week-old infant asks the nurse if fluoride supplements are necessary because the infant is exclusively breastfed. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The infant needs to begin taking them now."
b. "Supplements are not needed if you drink fluoridated water."
c. "The infant may need to begin taking them at age 6 months."
d. "The infant can have infant cereal mixed with fluoridated water instead of supplements."
ANS: C
Fluoride supplementation is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics beginning at age 6 months if the child is not drinking adequate amounts of fluoridated water. Supplementation is not recommended before age 6 months regardless of whether the mother drinks fluoridated water. Infant cereal is not recommended at 2 weeks of age.
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