Which nursing actions are appropriate for the 2-month-old infant during a scheduled health maintenance visit? Select all that apply
1. Reviewing infant fluid needs with the parents
2. Reinforcing the importance of heating bottles with water versus the microwave
3. Demonstrating proper gum care to the parents
4. Educating the parents to begin introducing solid foods, such as rice cereal
5. Recommending that juice be introduced in a sippy cup
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. It is appropriate for the nurse to review infant fluid needs with the parents during the 2-month health maintenance visit.
2. It is appropriate for the nurse to reinforce the importance of heating bottles with water versus the microwave with the parents during the 2-month health maintenance visit.
3. It is appropriate for the nurse to demonstrate proper gum care to the parents during the 2-month health maintenance visit.
4. The nurse would not educate the parents to begin introducing solid foods during the 2-month visit. Solid foods are not introduced until 6 months of age.
5. While juice should only be offered in a sippy cup, the nurse would not recommend this during the 2-month health maintenance visit. This subject is appropriate during the 6-month health maintenance visit.
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