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6 years ago
The nurse recommends to the mother of a 10-month-old child that cow's milk not be introduced into the diet until after 12 months of age. The mother asks why she can't switch to cow's milk earlier.
 
  The nurse explains that cow's milk can lead to iron deficiency anemia because: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Cow's milk is a poor source of iron.
  2. The child may be exposed to an antibiotic in processed milk.
  3. Cow's milk has a high fat content.
  4. In young children, cow's milk can lead to bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
  5. Cow's milk contains no vitamin C, which is necessary for iron absorption.
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Rationale 1: This information is correct.
Rationale 2: This would not be a rationale for delaying the entry of milk into the diet.
Rationale 3: Because there are low-fat varieties of cow's milk, this would not be a reason to delay introducing it.
Rationale 4: This information is correct.
Rationale 5: While the amount of vitamin C in milk is limited, this is not the reason for delaying introducing cow's milk into the child's diet.
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