A nurse is selecting a toy for a 7-month-old infant.
Which of the following toys should the nurse choose?

Choice A rationale

While assistance may be needed to comfort the toddler during the procedure, holding the toddler in a prone position is not the recommended position for a lumbar puncture.

Choice B rationale

Placing the toddler in a side-lying, knee-chest position is the correct position for a lumbar puncture. This position helps to open up the spaces between the vertebrae, making it easier to access the spinal canal.

Choice C rationale

Restraining the toddler for 1 hour after the procedure is not necessary and could cause distress to the toddler.

Choice D rationale

While swaddling the toddler in a warm blanket may provide comfort, it is not a necessary step in the administration of a lumbar puncture.

Choice A rationale

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that children be introduced to foods other than breast milk or infant formula when they are about 6 months old. The first foods to be introduced should be single-ingredient foods that contain no sugar or salt. Among the first foods to be introduced are infant cereals. Iron-fortified cereals are particularly important because iron is a crucial nutrient in the second half of a baby’s first year.

Choice B rationale

While strained fruits are a common food to introduce early on, they are typically not the first food to be introduced. The first food is usually an iron-fortified cereal due to the importance of iron in a baby’s diet.

Choice C rationale

Pureed meats are also a good source of iron and can be introduced early on. However, they are not typically the first food to be introduced.

Choice D rationale

Cooked egg whites are not typically one of the first foods introduced to infants. There is also a risk of allergic reactions with egg whites, so they should be introduced with caution and not as the first food.