A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the nutritional needs of preschoolers with a group of parents. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as a source of complete protein?

A. Secure the infant in a high chair for feeding. This is not recommended for a 2-month-old. At 2 months, infants should be fed in a reclined position, either in a caregiver’s arms or using a specially designed infant seat. High chairs are not safe for babies this young, as they do not have the necessary neck or head control.

B. Place a small pillow under the infant's head for sleeping. This is not recommended. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against the use of pillows, blankets, or any soft bedding in an infant's crib due to the risk of suffocation.

C. Use a crib with side rails that are in a fixed, raised position. This is correct. A crib should have fixed side rails to ensure the infant is safe. The raised position is important for ease of access but should be adjusted as the baby grows to prevent the risk of falls once the baby starts moving more.

D. Warm formula on the low setting in a microwave. This is not recommended. Microwaving formula can cause uneven heating, which can result in hot spots that could burn the infant. It is safer to warm formula in a bottle warmer or by placing it in a container of warm water.

A. Pain following range-of-motion exercises is incorrect. Mild discomfort during movement can be expected in a healing fracture. However, severe pain unrelieved by medication or worsening pain should be reported as it could indicate compartment syndrome.

B. Coolness of the toes is correct. Cool or pale toes may indicate compromised circulation, which is a sign of compartment syndrome or impaired perfusion. This is a medical emergency and should be reported immediately.

C. Pruritus under the cast is incorrect. Itching is a common, non-emergent issue with casts and can be managed with safe interventions such as blowing cool air inside the cast. However, inserting objects to scratch the skin should be avoided.

D. Presence of swelling while the extremity is dependent is incorrect. Some degree of swelling is expected when the limb is in a dependent position. Elevating the extremity can help reduce swelling, but persistent swelling with other signs of neurovascular compromise should be reported.