The mother of a 6-week-old male infant tells the nurse that her baby has had colic for several days, crying for up to 3 hours and drawing his legs up on his abdomen. The mother says she is at "wits end" and wonders what she can do. The nurse learns that the infant is being formula-fed and gaining weight satisfactorily. Which recommendations will the nurse make based on the current data? Select

Question

all that apply.

1. Breastfeeding the infant
2. Switching to a bottle that has a collapsible bag inside
3. Putting the infant in a baby swing after feeding
4. Burping the baby more frequently
5. Giving the baby a suppository once each morning

Answer 1

2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. The infant is 6 weeks old. Initiating breastfeeding is not a good option at this time.
2. This would reduce the amount of air that the baby swallows.
3. The motion may reduce the abdominal discomfort.
4. This helps the infant expel gas, which is a factor contributing to colic.
5. Suppositories would not be recommended.