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A nurse is providing nutritional guidance to a parent of a newborn.
Which statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A.

I should start giving solid foods to my baby when they are 3 months old.

B.

I should wait until my baby is 4 months old to begin fluoride supplements.

C.

I should wait to give fruit juice until my baby is 6 months old.

D.

I should introduce cow’s milk when my baby is 9 months old.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale
Introducing solid foods to a baby at 3 months old is not recommended. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life.
Choice B rationale
The American Dental Association recommends that a child is at least 6 months old before they start using fluoride supplements, and only if the child is at high risk for tooth decay and the primary drinking water source is deficient in fluoride.
Choice C rationale
Waiting to give fruit juice until a baby is 6 months old is a correct practice. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that fruit juice should not be introduced into the diet of infants before 6 months of age.
Choice D rationale
Introducing cow’s milk when a baby is 9 months old is not recommended. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against introducing cow’s milk until a child is 12 months old.
 


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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Turning the newborn’s head quickly to one side does not elicit the Moro reflex. This action can elicit the tonic neck reflex, also known as the “fencing” reflex.
Choice B rationale
Performing a sharp hand clap near the infant can elicit the Moro reflex. This reflex is a response to a sudden loss of support and involves three distinct components: spreading out the arms (abduction), unspreading the arms (adduction), and usually crying.
Choice C rationale
Placing a finger at the base of the newborn’s toes elicits the Babinski reflex, not the Moro reflex.
Choice D rationale
Holding the newborn vertically allowing one foot to touch the table surface does not elicit the Moro reflex. This action can elicit the stepping or walking reflex.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Scheduling the procedure just before a menstrual flow is not necessary for a tubal ligation.
Choice B rationale
Tubal ligation does not typically reduce menstrual flow. In fact, some women may experience heavier periods after the procedure.
Choice C rationale

While some women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle after tubal ligation, it is not guaranteed that the procedure will lessen dysmenorrhea.
Choice D rationale
Tubal ligation is considered a permanent form of birth control. While reversal procedures exist, they are not always successful and should not be relied upon. Therefore, it is crucial for a woman to understand that she must think of the procedure as irreversible.

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