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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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A mother wants to switch her 10 month-old infant from an iron-fortified formula to whole milk because of the price. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that the baby eats well, but drinks less milk than before. What is the best advice by the nurse?

Continue with the current formula
Give fruit juice (especially apple juice) frequently
Add chocolate and candies on the bottle
Change the formula to whole milk

Explanation

Answer: A - The recommended age for switching from formula to whole milk is at 1 year of age. Switching to cow''s milk before the recommended age can predispose an infant to allergies and lactose intolerance.

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