Author Question: The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs. The nurse's reply ... (Read 159 times)

jace · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs. The nurse's reply should be based on knowing that:

a. The child is too young to digest hot dogs.
b. The child is too young to eat hot dogs safely.
c. Hot dogs must be sliced into sections to prevent aspiration.
d. Hot dogs must be cut into small, irregular pieces to prevent aspiration.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching parents about prevention and treatment of colic. Which should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

a. Avoid use of pacifiers.
b. Eliminate all secondhand smoke contact.
c. Lay infant flat after feeding.
d. Avoid swaddling the infant.

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Hot dogs are of a consistency, diameter, and round shape that may cause complete obstruction of the child's airway. If given to young children, the hot dog should be cut into small irregular pieces rather than served whole or in slices. The child's digestive system is mature enough to digest hot dogs. To eat the hot dog safely, the child should be sitting down, and the hot dog should be appropriately cut into irregularly shaped pieces.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
To prevent and treat colic, teach parents that if household members smoke, they should avoid smoking near the infant; smoking activity should preferably be confined to outside of the home. A pacifier can be introduced for added sucking. The infant should be swaddled tightly with a soft, stretchy blanket and placed in an upright seat after feedings.