Premature Infants Require Iron Supplementation With

question 9

Multiple Choice

Premature infants require iron supplementation with:

• A) 10 mg/day of iron
• B) 2 mg/kg per day until age 12 months
• C) 7 mg/day in diet
• D) 1 mg/kg per day until adequate intake of iron from foods

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Definitions:

Concave Border

A term describing a curve or outline that curves inward, as seen in various anatomical structures.

Pelvis

A bony structure located at the base of the spine, composed of the pelvic bones (hip bones), sacrum, and coccyx, serving as the framework for the pelvis area and supporting the upper body's weight.

Reabsorption

The process by which the kidneys filter waste from the blood and reabsorb water and necessary substances back into the bloodstream.

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound more commonly known as salt, widely used in food seasoning and preservation.