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What would you advise a mother who has an allergy to protein but still wants to breastfeed?

A
Assure her that breastfeeding would not pass on the allergy to the infant
B
Advise her to consult her primary health care provider regarding this issue
C
Advise her to use formula milk instead to avoid allergies.
D
Let her alternate between breast milk and formula milk to reduce chances of acquiring the allergen.
High-Yield Explanation
A: Breast milk does not contain protein unlike cow’s milk, so it is safe to let the mother breastfeed the infant. B: The nurse should inform the mother of the benefits of breastfeeding and should not simply hand over the responsibility to the physician. C: Formula milk contains cow’s milk protein which could trigger an allergy. D: The mother is still using formula milk which could trigger the allergy because of the protein in cow’s milk.

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