A mother who breastfeeds her 6-week-old infant every 4 hours tells the nurse that he seems "hungry all the time." The nurse should recommend which?

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Infants who are breastfed tend to be hungry every 2 to 3 hours.They should be fed frequently.Six weeks is too early to introduce newborn cereal.Supplemental formula is not indicated.Giving additional formula or water to a breastfed infant may satiate the infant and create problems with breastfeeding.The infant requires additional feedings.Four hours is too long between feedings for a breastfed infant.

A Mother Who Breastfeeds Her 6-Week-Old Infant Every 4 Hours