The nurse is teaching the mother of an infant who receives all of his nutrition through tube feeding. The nurse is reviewing interventions to promote growth and development
Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching? A) "I will give him a pacifier during feeding time."
B) "We need to keep feeding time very quiet."
C) "We need to make sure he doesn't lose the desire to eat by mouth."
D) "Sucking produces saliva, which aids in digestion."
B
Response:
The nurse needs to emphasize that it is important to talk, play music, and cuddle and rock the infant to simulate a "normal" feeding time. The other statements are correct.
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