An important nursing intervention is maintaining safe glucose levels in the newborn.A common practice is to feed infants either breast milk or formula if glucose screening shows results of 40 to 45 mg/dL or less.Is this statement true or false?

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Glucose water alone is not recommended for newborns because the rapid rise in glucose,will result in increased in sling production,causing a further drop in the blood glucose level.Milk provides a longer-lasting supply of glucose for the newborn.

An Important Nursing Intervention Is Maintaining Safe Glucose Levels in the Newborn.A