Which Rationale Should the Nurse Include in the Teaching Session

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which rationale should the nurse include in the teaching session, related to infant iron deficiency anemia, when a parent asks why it is inappropriate to switch from formula to cow's milk prior to 1 year of age? Select all that apply.

• A) Cow's milk is a poor source of iron.
• B) The child may be exposed to an antibiotic in processed milk.
• C) Cow's milk has a high fat content.
• D) In young children, cow's milk can lead to bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
• E) Cow's milk contains no vitamin C, which is necessary for iron absorption.

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