The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 7-month-old infant who has no eczema or food allergies and has started eating solid foods. Which statement by the parent indicates a NEED FOR FURTHER TEACHING?
- A"I will wait until after the first birthday to give cow's milk as a drink."
- B"I will offer peanut-containing foods in a safe form, such as peanut butter thinned with water."
- C"I can mix a little honey into the cereal to help my baby accept it."
- D"I will not give whole grapes or whole nuts."
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Answer
C
A: Cow's milk as the main drink is delayed until after infancy. B: Peanut can be introduced in a developmentally safe form according to the feeding plan. C: Honey before twelve months carries infant botulism risk and needs correction. D: Avoiding whole grapes and nuts reduces choking risk.
A
Cow's milk as the main drink is delayed until after infancy.
B
Peanut can be introduced in a developmentally safe form according to the feeding plan.
C
Honey before twelve months carries infant botulism risk and needs correction.
D
Avoiding whole grapes and nuts reduces choking risk.