The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 4-month-old infant on preventing an aspiration injury. What should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

a. Keep baby powder out of reach.
b. Inspect toys for removable parts.
c. Allow the infant to take a bottle to bed.
d. Teething biscuits can be used for teething discomfort.
e. The infant should not be fed hard candy, nuts, or foods with pits.


ANS: A, B, E
Anticipatory guidance to prevent aspiration for a 4-month-old infant takes into account that the infant will begin to be more active and place objects in the mouth. Toys should be checked for removable parts; baby powder should be kept out of reach; and hard candy, nuts, and foods with pits should be avoided. The infant should not go to bed with a bottle. Teething biscuits should be used with caution because large chunks may be broken off and aspirated.

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