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The mother of a newborn with iron deficiency anemia asks if breastfeeding or using a formula high in iron is better for the baby. How should the nurse respond?
 
  1. Breastfeeding, because breast milk has higher levels of iron compared to formula
  2. Formula-feeding, because formula has higher levels of iron compared to breast milk
  3. Breastfeeding, because although breast milk has lower levels of iron compared to formula, it is more easily absorbed by the infant
  4. Formula-feeding, because although formula has lower levels of iron compared to breast milk, it is more easily absorbed by the infant
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Maternal & Child Nursing Care


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Explanation:
1. Breast milk contains lower levels of iron compared to formula, but it is more easily absorbed by the infant, so it will be beneficial to the anemic infant to breastfeed if possible.
2. Although formula is iron enriched, the concentration of the nutrient may not be consistent.
3. Breast milk contains lower levels of iron compared to formula, but it is more easily absorbed by the infant, so it will be beneficial to the anemic infant to breastfeed if possible.
4. Although formula is iron enriched, it is not necessarily more easily absorbed by the infant.
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