The parent of a 2-week-old infant, exclusively breastfed, asks the nurse if fluoride supplements are needed. The nurse's best response should be:
a. "She needs to begin taking them now."
b. "They are not needed if you drink fluoridated water."
c. "She may need to begin taking them at age 4 months."
d. "She 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 4 months if the child is not drinking adequate amounts of fluoridated water. The amount of water that is ingested and the amount of fluoride in the water are taken into account when supplementation is being considered.
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