The nurse is developing a dietary teaching plan for a patient on a vegetarian diet.
The nurse should provide the patient with which examples of protein-containing foods? (Select all that apply.).

Choice A rationale:
The dosage prescribed for the child is 40 mg/kg/day, twice a day for 10 days. The child weighs 44 lbs, which is approximately 20 kg (1 lb = 0.45 kg). Therefore, the total daily dosage would be 40 mg/kg * 20 kg = 800 mg. This is split into two doses, so each dose would be 400 mg, not 400 mg per 5 ml as in the suspension.
Choice B rationale:
As explained above, the total daily dosage is 800 mg, split into two doses of 400 mg each. The suspension is written as 400 mg/5 ml, so one dose would be 400 mg.
Choice C rationale:
This choice is incorrect because it does not accurately calculate the dosage based on the child's weight and the prescribed dosage regimen.
Choice D rationale:
This choice is incorrect because it suggests a higher dose than what is prescribed. The correct dosage, based on the child's weight and prescription, is 800 mg per day, split into two doses of 400 mg each.

Choice A rationale:
Abdominal respirations do not directly predispose toddlers to frequent infections such as otitis media, tonsillitis, and upper respiratory tract infections. Abdominal respirations are a normal breathing pattern in toddlers, transitioning from the diaphragmatic breathing seen in infants. This change is due to the toddler's increased chest wall compliance and stronger intercostal muscles, facilitating more efficient breathing.
Choice B rationale:
Slower pulse and respiratory rates in toddlers compared to infants are part of normal physiological development. Toddler's heart rates range from 70 to 110 beats per minute, and respiratory rates range from 20 to 30 breaths per minute. These rates are considered normal for toddlers and do not predispose them to frequent infections.
Choice C rationale:
Toddlers do have less efficient defense mechanisms than infants, making them more susceptible to infections. This is due to the immature immune system in toddlers, which is still developing and learning to respond to various pathogens. However, this choice is not the most important factor predisposing toddlers to frequent infections; other factors play a more significant role.
Choice D rationale:
The presence of short, straight internal ear/throat structures and large tonsil/adenoid lymph tissue in toddlers is the most important factor predisposing them to frequent infections such as otitis media, tonsillitis, and upper respiratory tract infections. These anatomical features make it easier for bacteria and viruses to enter and infect the respiratory and ear passages, leading to recurrent infections.