The nurse is preparing formula for a preterm infant. Which type of formula will most likely be prescribed for this patient?
A) Glucose water
B) 20 calories per ounce
C) 22 calories per ounce
D) Iron supplemented
C
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The caloric concentration of formulas used for preterm infants is usually 22 calories per ounce compared with 20 calories per ounce for a term baby. Glucose water will not provide the infant with adequate calories. Iron supplementation will depend on laboratory values.
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