RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2081 of 2368

Which statement by a parent about preparing infant formula needs correction?

  1. I will follow the directions on the package.
  2. I will not warm the bottle in the microwave.
  3. I will add a little less water so the formula is richer.
  4. I will throw away leftover formula after a feeding.
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Correct answer: I will add a little less water so the formula is richer.

Too little water makes concentrated formula that can harm the kidneys and digestive system.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026