A pregnant woman wants to breastfeed her infant, but her husband is not convinced that there are any scientific reasons to do so. The nurse can give the couple printed information comparing breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
Which of the following statements is true? Bot-tle-feeding using commercially prepared infant formulas: 1. increases the risk that the infant will develop allergies.
2. helps the infant sleep through the night.
3. ensures that the infant is getting iron in a form that is easily absorbed.
4. requires that multivitamin supplements be given to the infant.
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1. Correct. Exposure to cow's milk poses a risk of developing allergies, eczema, and asth-ma.
2. Incorrect. This is a false statement.
3. Incorrect. Iron from breast milk is better absorbed than iron from formula.
4. Incorrect. Commercial formulas are designed to meet the nutritional needs of the infant and to resemble breast milk.
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