How is an infant's readiness for solid foods demonstrated?
Readiness for solid food is demonstrated by:
?
1. the physical ability to pull food into the mouth rather than pushing the tongue and food out of the mouth.
2. a willingness to participate in the process
3. the ability to sit up with support
4. having head and neck control
5. need for additional nutrients demonstrated by drinking more than 32 oz of formula or nursing 8-10 times in 24 hours
6. infant is at least 4 months old
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A 52-year-old male patient recently required surgery for the removal of a large calcium oxalate stone. To prevent further stone formation, the nurse instructs him to consume plenty of fluids, but advises against drinking:
a. apple juice. b. coffee. c. tea. d. draft beer.
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a. pre-term b. complete c. full-term d. post-term e. after due date
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A. 50 B. 30 C. 40 D. 31 E. 20