What are some signs that an infant is ready to transition to solid foods?
What will be an ideal response?
The transition to solid foods should begin around age four to six months, but is determined by the infant's overall development and readiness. Cues that a baby may be ready to try complementary foods include an up-and-down munching movement, opening his or her mouth or leaning in for a spoon, closing the upper or lower lip around a spoon, moving food to the back of the tongue to swallow, and sitting with support and head control.
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A) Have the caregiver remove it to decrease the risk of infection B) Ensure that it remains on the lap of the patient at all times C) Position the bag below the level of the patient's bladder D) Deflate the balloon to decrease the risk of accidental removal
Patients may exhibit self-protective behaviors, called ____ behaviors, which inhibit free dialogue with the Paramedic.
A. blocking B. engaging C. limiting D. reactive
Which of the following describes the shape of the papillae seen in NUG?
A) Rounded off B) Punched out C) Blunted D) Bulbous