Parents of an infant with slow weight gain ask the nurse if they can feed their baby a high-concentrated formula. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "A higher-concentrated formula could lead to dehydration because of high sodium content. Let's discuss other strategies.".
2. "An undiluted formula concentrate could be given to help the child gain weight. Let's look at brands.".
3. "Evaporated milk could be given to the infant instead of the current formula you're using.".
4. "A higher-concentrated formula could be given for daytime feedings. Let's work on a schedule.".
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Rationale:
1. Parents and caregivers of bottle-fed babies should be taught never to give undiluted formula concentrate or evaporated milk due to the high sodium content.
2. Parents and caregivers of bottle-fed babies should be taught never to give undiluted formula concentrate or evaporated milk due to the high sodium content.
3. Parents and caregivers of bottle-fed babies should be taught never to give undiluted formula concentrate or evaporated milk due to the high sodium content.
4. Parents and caregivers of bottle-fed babies should be taught never to give undiluted formula concentrate or evaporated milk due to the high sodium content.
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