The nurse is working with a mother who is breastfeeding her 2-month-old infant with blood-loss anemia. The blood loss has been stopped, and efforts are made to increase the infant's supply of iron. The nurse will advise the mother to:

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Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants, even those with blood-loss anemia, as long as the blood loss has been stopped. The mother's milk can be supplemented with additional iron if needed, under the guidance of a healthcare provider, rather than switching to formula or introducing solid foods like iron-fortified cereal, which is not recommended for infants under 4 to 6 months of age.

The Nurse Is Working with a Mother Who Is Breastfeeding