Question

Which of the following information should the nurse give to a mother who is breastfeeding her newborn regarding the nutritional requirements of the newborns, as per the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)?

A. Feed the infant at least 10 mL per kg of water daily.

B. Give iron supplementation to the newborn daily

C. Give vitamin D supplements daily for the first two month

D. Ensure adequate fluoride supplementation

Answer 1

A is wrong because newborn needs 100 mL per kg for first 10 kg of the weight.

B is wrong because breastfeded children do not require iron.

C is the correct answer because vitamin D of 400 IU/day is required for all the infants and human milk usually contains 25 IU per litre or less. So nurse should recommend giving vitamin D supplements daily for the first two months.

D is wrong because infants do not need fluoride supplements. Children from 6 months to 3 years require fluoride.