How is the infant with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) typically treated?
a. By making the infant NPO
b. By thickening the formula or breast milk with cereal
c. By placing the infant to sleep on the side
d. By switching the infant to cow's milk
ANS: B
GER is treated with small feedings thickened with cereal. The infant should not be made NPO or switched to cow's milk. Infants should only be placed on the back to sleep due to the risk of SIDS.
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