Many of the physical characteristics of Down syndrome present feeding problems. Care of the infant should include
a. Delaying feeding solid foods until the tongue thrust has stopped
b. Modifying diet as necessary to minimize the diarrhea that often occurs
c. Providing calories appropriate to child's age
d. Using special bottles that may assist the infant with feeding
D
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A The child has a protruding tongue, which makes feeding difficult. The parents
must persist with feeding while the child continues the physiologic response of
the tongue thrust.
B The child is predisposed to constipation.
C Calories should be appropriate to the child's weight and growth needs, not age.
D Breastfeeding may not be possible if the infant's muscle tone or sucking reflex is
immature. Mothers should be encouraged to pump breast milk and use special
bottles for assistance with feeding. Some children with Down syndrome can
breastfeed adequately.
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