Parents of an infant with slow weight gain ask the nurse if they can feed their baby a highly concentrated formula. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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A higher-concentrated formula can lead to dehydration because of the high sodium content. Instead, the nurse should discuss other strategies for increasing the infant's weight gain, such as increasing the frequency of feedings or adding additional nutrients through breast milk or supplements.

Parents of an Infant with Slow Weight Gain Ask the Nurse