Author Question: The nurse is talking with caregivers regarding the introduction of new foods to their baby, who has ... (Read 51 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is talking with caregivers regarding the introduction of new foods to their baby, who has been on cereals and is now ready to start on vegetables and fruits. The most important advice the nurse will give the caregivers is to:

a. place up to three foods on the spoon at one time with an old favorite on the front of the spoon
b. introduce vegetables first, introduce one new vegetable per day until all vegetables are introduced, and then introduce fruits
c. start feeding fruits and vegetables very slowly, one spoon per day
d. introduce one new food at a time at 4- to 7-day intervals

Question 2

The nurse is assisting the physician with a lumbar puncture of a small child. The nurse will monitor which of the following during the procedure?

a. Blood pressure
b. Pulse
c. Respiratory status
d. Temperature

vboyd24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. Regarding the introduction of new foods to the baby, the most important advice the nurse will give the caregivers is not to place up to three foods on the spoon at one time with an old favorite on the front of the spoon.
B Incorrect. Regarding the introduction of new foods to the baby, the most important advice the nurse will give the caregivers is not to introduce vegetables first, introduce one new vegetable per day until all vegetables are introduced, and then introduce fruits.
C Incorrect. Regarding the introduction of new foods to the baby, the most important advice the nurse will give the caregivers is not to start feeding fruits and vegetables very slowly, one spoon per day.
D Correct. Regarding the introduction of new foods to the baby, the most important advice the nurse will give the caregivers is to introduce one new food at a time at 4- to 7-day intervals.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse would monitor the respiratory status of the child during the procedure. Respiratory obstruction is a risk when the neck is flexed. The other vital signs would be monitored before the beginning of the procedure.