Author Question: The nurse instructs the parent who is initiating solid food to her infant that the first offering of ... (Read 55 times)

2125004343 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse instructs the parent who is initiating solid food to her infant that the first offering of solid food should: (Select all that apply.)

a. Begin with at least a full tablespoon
b. Place the food at the back of the tongue
c. Offer the food in a bottle with a large-holed nipple
d. Gradually increase the consistency of solid food
e. Dilute the food with formula

Question 2

Developmental delay occurs when a child does not meet age appropriate milestones in which area(s) of development?

1. Fine motor skills
2. Gross motor skills
3. Language
4. All of the above

jjorrostieta · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
Solid food should be diluted with formula and placed on the back of the baby's tongue. The consistency of the food should be increased gradually. Solid food should never be offered in a bottle due to the danger of aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Delays can occur in this area and others as well.
2. Delays can occur in this area and others as well.
3. Delays can occur in this area and others as well.
4. Developmental delay, a descriptive term, can be related to an individual milestone delay or a mixed milestone delay.