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Nursing Care of the Newborn

A client asks about the difference between cow’s milk and breast milk. The nurse should respond that cow’s milk differs from human milk in that it contains:

ExplanationD. Cow’s milk is more difficult to digest because it is meant to meet a calf’s, not an infant’s, nutritional needs. It is not recommended until after the infant is 1 year old. Formula is preferred if the mother is not breastfeeding. A. Cow’s milk contains more protein and more calcium. B. Cow’s milk contains more protein and fewer carbohydrates. C. Cow’s milk contains more calcium.