A healthy 2-week-old exclusively breastfed infant is gaining weight appropriately. The parents ask whether any routine supplement is recommended. The

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A healthy 2-week-old exclusively breastfed infant is gaining weight appropriately. The parents ask whether any routine supplement is recommended. The infant was born at term and has no medical problems. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

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Start vitamin D supplementation

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Start fluoride tablets regardless of water source

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Start iron injections today

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Give honey for cough prevention

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Give cow's milk daily

Breastfeeding supplementation — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A healthy 2-week-old exclusively breastfed infant is gaining weight appropriately. The parents ask whether any routine supplement is recommended. The infant was born at term and has no medical problems. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?