The mother of a 10-month-old infant asks the nurse about beginning to wean her child from his bottle. Which statement by the mother suggests that the child is not ready to be weaned?
a. "My son is frequently throwing his bottle down."
b. "The baby takes a few ounces of formula from the bottle."
c. "He is constantly chewing on the nipple. It concerns me."
d. "He consistently is sucking."
D
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A Decreased interest in the bottle starts between 6 and 12 months. Throwing the
bottle down is a sign of a decreased interest in the bottle.
B When the child is taking more fluids from a cup and decreasing amounts from
the bottle, the child is demonstrating a readiness for weaning.
C Chewing on the nipple is another sign that the infant is ready to be weaned.
D Consistent sucking is a sign that the child is not ready to be weaned.
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