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A breastfeeding mother asks the postpartum nurse if any supplementation is necessary once her breast milk comes in. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

  • A. Are you concerned about your ability to adequately nurse your baby?'
  • B. Do you eat a well-balanced diet, high in protein and carbohydrates?'
  • C. Breast milk is low in vitamin D and supplementation with 400 IU is recommended.'
  • D. Your breast milk has all the vitamins and will adequately meet your baby's needs.'
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because breast milk is indeed low in vitamin D, and supplementation with 400 IU is recommended to ensure the baby's needs are met. Choice A is incorrect as it focuses on the mother's concerns rather than the baby's nutritional needs. Choice B is irrelevant to the specific question about vitamin supplementation. Choice D is incorrect as breast milk lacks sufficient vitamin D, necessitating supplementation.