The nurse is recommending how to prevent iron-deficiency anemia in a healthy, term, breastfed infant. Which should be suggested?
A) Iron (ferrous sulfate) drops after age 1 month
B) Iron-fortified commercial formula by age 4 to 6 months
C) Iron-fortified infant cereal by age 2 months
D) Iron-fortified infant cereal by age 4 to 6 months

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Breast milk supplies inadequate iron for growth and development after age 5 months. Supplementation is necessary at this time. The mother can supplement the breastfeeding with iron-fortified infant cereal. Iron supplementation or the introduction of solid foods in a breastfed baby is not indicated. Providing iron-fortified commercial formula by age 4 to 6 months should be done only if the mother is choosing to discontinue breastfeeding.

The Nurse Is Recommending How to Prevent Iron-Deficiency Anemia in a Healthy