The parents of a 4-month-old infant tell the nurse that they are ...

[LCritchfi]

The parents of a 4-month-old infant tell the nurse that they are getting a microwave oven and will be able to heat the baby's formula faster. The nurse should recommend:
 
  a. Never heating a bottle in a microwave oven.
  b. Heating only 10 ounces or more.
  c. Always leaving the bottle top uncovered to allow heat to escape.
  d. Shaking the bottle vigorously for at least 30 seconds after heating.

Question 2

The parent of 2-week-old Sarah asks the nurse if Sarah needs fluoride supplements because she is exclusively breastfed. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. She needs to begin taking them now.
  b. They are not needed if you drink fluoridated water.
  c. She may need to begin taking them at age 6 months.
  d. She can have infant cereal mixed with fluoridated water instead of supplements.

[Ptupou85]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Neither infant formula nor breast milk should be warmed in a microwave oven as this may cause oral burns as a result of uneven heating in the container. The bottle may remain cool while hot spots develop in the milk. Warming expressed milk in a microwave decreases the availability of antiinfective properties and causes separation of the fat content. Milk should be warmed in a lukewarm water bath.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Fluoride supplementation is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics beginning at age 6 months if the child is not drinking adequate amounts of fluoridated water. The recommendation is to begin supplementation at 6 months, not at 2 weeks. The amount of water that is ingested and the amount of fluoride in the water are evaluated when supplementation is being considered.

[LCritchfi]

Excellent

[Animal_Goddess]

Great answer, keep it coming