A Newborn Appears Pale and Weak, and Laboratory Tests Reveal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A newborn appears pale and weak, and laboratory tests reveal the infant has iron deficiency anemia. The mother asks the nurse if it would better to breastfeed her infant or feed him a formula high in iron. What should the nurse's response be?

• A)Breastfeed, because breast milk has higher levels of iron compared to formula
• B)Breastfeed, because although breast milk has lower levels of iron compared to formula, it is more easily absorbed by the infant
• C)Formula-feed, because formula has higher levels of iron compared to breast milk
• D)Formula-feed, because although formula has lower levels of iron compared to breast milk, it is more easily absorbed by the infant

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