The nurse teaching safety to teens knows that which of these is the leading cause of death among adolescents?

A. Describing the tongue extrusion reflex: The tongue extrusion reflex is typically present in

infants up to around 4 to 6 months of age and diminishes as they begin to eat solid foods. At 7 months, this reflex is likely no longer prominent.

B. Explaining how to prepare table meats: While introducing solid foods is important around 6 months of age, meats are often introduced later in infancy due to their texture and potential

allergenicity. At 7 months, infants may still be primarily consuming pureed or mashed foods.

C. Advising about increased caloric needs: At 7 months, infants are transitioning to a more varied diet that includes solid foods alongside breast milk or formula. Guidance on meeting their

increasing nutritional needs is crucial at this stage.

D. Discussing the type of sippy cup to usE. Sippy cups are typically introduced closer to the end of the first year or during the transition to weaning from the bottle. While it's important to

discuss appropriate feeding utensils, addressing increased caloric needs is a more immediate concern for a 7-month-old infant.

A. JaundicE. Jaundice is not specifically related to race and can occur in infants of any ethnicity. It is characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels and can have various underlying causes.

B. Iron deficiency: Iron deficiency anemia is more prevalent in African-American infants compared to other racial groups. Therefore, African-American infants should be monitored for iron deficiency and receive appropriate iron supplementation as recommended by healthcare providers.

C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): GERD is not specifically related to race and can occur in infants of any ethnicity. It is characterized by reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus and can cause symptoms such as spitting up, irritability, and feeding difficulties.

D. Lactose intolerancE. Lactose intolerance is not typically a concern in infants, as they are usually able to digest lactose-containing milk without difficulty. It is more commonly diagnosed later in childhood or adulthood.