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NSG 325 Pediatrics Week 3 Quiz_2020 | NSG325 Pediatrics Week 3 Quiz_Graded A

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NSG 325 Pediatrics Week 3 Quiz 1. What needs to be supplemented in infants that are breastfed? It is recommended to begin vitamin D supplements within first few days of life to prevent rickets and ... vitamin D deficiency (Jean et al., 2016). Iron supplements are recommended for infants who are being exclusively breastfed after the age of 4 months (Jean et al., 2016). Flouride is given after 6 months if the water is not fluorinated or the baby isn’t drinking water. 2. Why is too much milk bad for children? What can happen if they drink too much milk? (think CBC)? Cow’s milk can lead to bleeding and anemia and can interfere with absorption of some nutrients (Ball, 2017). Also parents should be cautioned about giving the child more than a quart of milk a day since it interferes with the desire to eat other foods, leading to dietary deficiencies (Ball, 2017). 3. What needs to be supplemented in children that are vegan? In children that are vegan, vitamin D and B12, zinc, iron, calories, protein and fat should be supplemented (Ball, 2017). - - - - - - Continued [Show More]

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