The parents of a formula-fed newborn report that they get their drinking water from a well. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend to provide adequate fluoride for this infant?

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Testing the fluoride level of the well water is necessary to determine if the water contains adequate fluoride levels for the infant's needs. If the water does not contain enough fluoride, the pediatric nurse practitioner can then recommend supplementing the infant's diet with fluoride drops or prescribing fluoride-fortified formula. Using bottled water to prepare the infant's formula may not provide adequate fluoride levels, and using powdered formula with added fluoride is not recommended for infants who already receive adequate fluoride from their water source.

The Parents of a Formula-Fed Newborn Report That They Get