Author Question: The nurse is counseling parents of an 8-month-old infant. The mother states that members of the ... (Read 63 times)

formula1 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is counseling parents of an 8-month-old infant. The mother states that members of the extended family came for a visit. The baby cried and was reluctant to be held by the family members. The nurse would explain:

a. Babies often demonstrate fear of strangers at this age
b. Their baby is withdrawn and unfriendly
c. The family members were too loud and rough
d. The parents have been spoiling their child

Question 2

A mother wants to know why she can't give her 1-month-old child cereal as the child seems hungry all the time. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

a. Until 4 to 6 months of age, babies have insufficient amounts of the pancreatic enzyme amylase, the enzyme that initially digests carbohydrate.
b. The baby would not drink enough milk if he filled his stomach up with cereal, and he would not thrive as well.
c. Infants are allergic to all food substances except milk until they are 6 months of age and develop sufficient antibodies.
d. Infants get too fat if they are started on cereal before 4 to 5 months of age, and then they have a tendency to remain fat throughout life.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Babies at this age have developed stranger anxiety. Parents need to be reassured that this is appropriate behavior for an infant this age. Parents are often accused of spoiling their children when they don't want to be helped by anyone else, but this is not the case.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. A 1-month-old child should not be fed cereal because babies have insufficient amounts of the pancreatic enzyme amylase, the enzyme that initially digests carbohydrates until 4 to 6 months of age.
B Incorrect: Introduction of solid foods before 4 to 6 months of age can contribute to food allergies; increased calorie intake, resulting in an overweight infant; and the danger of choking.
C Incorrect. Infants are not allergic to all food substances except milk until they are 6 months of age and develop sufficient antibodies. They may be allergic to some solid foods; therefore, introduction of solid foods before 4 to 6 months of age can contribute to food allergies.
D Incorrect. Introduction of solid foods before 4 to 6 months of age can contribute to increased calorie intake, resulting in an overweight infant.