The Nurse Recommends to the Mother of a 10-Month-Old Child

Multiple Choice

The nurse recommends to the mother of a 10-month-old child that cow's milk not be introduced into the diet until after 12 months of age. The mother asks why she can't switch to cow's milk earlier. The nurse explains that cow's milk can lead to iron deficiency anemia because:

A) Cow's milk is a poor source of iron.
B) The child may be exposed to an antibiotic in processed milk.
C) Cow's milk has a high fat content.
D) In young children, cow's milk can lead to bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
E) Cow's milk contains no vitamin C, which is necessary for iron absorption.