[Verified Answer]: A first-time mother is worried because her…

A first-time mother is worried because her 1-day-old infant is taking only 3/4 ounce of formula at most feedings. What teaching would the nurse provide to the mother about formula feeding? The baby should be taking 2-3 ounces of formula at each feeding by the next day. The nipple may be too firm for the baby to easily suck. The amount the baby is taking at each feeding is normal at this time. The baby might take more if a different formula is used.