Which type of nutrition should the nurse include when planning care for a newborn who is diagnosed with galactosemia?

1. Goat's milk formula
2. Breast milk
3. Cow's milk–based formula
4. Lactose-free formula


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Explanation:
1. Goat's milk formula contains galactose and is excluded from the newborn's diet.
2. Breast milk contains galactose and is excluded from the newborn's diet.
3. Cow's milk–based formula contains galactose and is excluded from the newborn's diet.
4. A lactose-free formula is the type of nutrition the nurse should include in the teaching plan for this newborn.

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