The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a 3-day-old nursing infant whose newborn metabolic screen is positive for galactosemia. The nurse practitioner refers the newborn to a specialist for immediate evaluation and will tell the mother to do what?

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Galactosemia is a genetic disorder in which an individual is unable to metabolize galactose, a sugar present in lactose, the primary sugar in milk. Therefore, infants with galactosemia cannot tolerate breastfeeding or lactose-containing formula as it can lead to life-threatening complications. The best choice is to stop breastfeeding immediately and switch to an alternative formula that is lactose-free.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a 3-Day-Old Nursing