Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Three months
following an infant's birth, her mother returned to the community health care clinic and reported that Rebecca was "not as tired as she used to be when drinking her bottle.". What additional information would reinforce the mom's report that the infant's feeding behaviors have improved?
a. The number of bowel movements had increased since the last visit
b. The amount of time between feedings had increased since the last visit
c. The infant was now drinking sugar water
d. The infant now enjoyed a pacifier
b
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