The nurse is caring for an infant who is 3 months old and is being bottle-fed human milk.Will the nurse need to provide the infant with any additional sources of nutrition or fluids?

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Human milk is the most desirable complete diet for infants during the first 6 months.Infants who are breast- or bottle-fed human milk do not require additional fluids,especially water or juice,during the first 4 months of life.Excessive intake of water causes water intoxication,failure to thrive,and hyponatremia.Typically,infants do not consume solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.Iron-fortified infant cereal is usually the first solid food to be offered.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant Who Is 3