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washai · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

While caring for a 4-month-old, the mother reveals that the baby has had problems with constipation, which she treats by adding sugar to the baby's bottle.

The nurse will instruct the mother to speak with the pediatrician about the infant's symptoms of constipation and the best form of treating it, but the nurse will immediately address risks associated with adding which of the following to the infant's formula? 1. Light corn syrup
2. Dark corn syrup
3. A teaspoon of raw sugar
4. A teaspoon of raw honey

Question 2

In order to prevent injury to either self or the client, the nurse is careful to use body mechanics when: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Lifting.
2. Pulling.
3. Pivoting.
4. Twisting.
5. Sitting.

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The mother should be taught not to add honey to the infant's diet due to the risk of infant botulism. The other forms of sugar are acceptable, but the mother should talk with the pediatrician about the infant's symptoms and the best method of treatment.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The use of good body mechanics while lifting will decrease the chance of injury.