Gestation about nutrition-related concerns

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The nurse is talking with the mother of a 6-month-old who was born at 32 weeks' gestation about nutrition-related concerns. The mother questions the nurse about when additional foods may be added to the diet. She remarks that her older child was started on additional foods between 4 and 6 months of age. What response by the nurse is most appropriate? "You can start him on some foods now since he is at that age." "Most infants take only formula or breast milk only for the first 9 to 12 months of life. "All children are different and your baby may not be ready for the dietary additions." "The addition of foods to your baby's diet may be slightly delayed because of his prematurity."

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