The nurse is teaching parents guidelines for feeding their 8-month-old infant with failure to thrive (FTT). Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "We will continue to use the 24-kcal/oz formula."
b. "We will be sure to follow the formula preparation instructions."
c. "We will be sure to give our infant at least 8 oz of juice every day."
d. "We will be sure to feed our infant according to the written schedule."
ANS: C
Juice intake in infants with FTT should be withheld until adequate weight gain has been achieved with appropriate milk sources; thereafter, no more than 4/oz day of juice should be given. Further teaching is needed if the parents indicate 8 oz of juice is allowed. For infants with FTT, 24-kcal/oz formulas may be provided to increase caloric intake. Because maladaptive feeding practices often contribute to growth failure, parents should follow specific step-by-step directions for formula preparation, as well as a written schedule of feeding times. Statements by the parents indicating they will use a 24-kcal/oz formula, follow directions for formula preparation, and feed their infant on schedule are accurate statements.
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