Asked by Gisell Palomares on May 25, 2024
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Which information should the nurse give a mother regarding the introduction of solid foods during infancy?
A) Solid foods should not be introduced until 8 to 10 months, when the extrusion reflex begins to disappear.
B) Foods should be introduced one at a time, at intervals of 4 to 7 days.
C) Solid foods can be mixed in a bottle to make the transition easier for the infant.
D) Fruits and vegetables should be introduced into the diet first.
Extrusion Reflex
A reflex in infants where they use their tongue to push out solids or foods they are not yet ready to swallow.
Solid Foods
Food items that are not liquid, introduced to infants' diets around 6 months of age to meet nutritional needs beyond breastfeeding or formula.
- Learn about the introduction and timing of solid foods during infancy.
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Shamekia ThomasMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
One food item is introduced at intervals of 4 to 7 days to allow the identification of food allergies. Solid foods can be introduced earlier than 8 to 10 months. The extrusion reflex usually disappears by age 6 months. Mixing solid foods in a bottle has no effect on the transition to solid food. Iron-fortified cereal should be the first solid food introduced into the infant's diet.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the introduction and timing of solid foods during infancy.