A 15-year-old mother brought her 2-month-old infant to the clinic, complaining that he was a bad baby. When she fed him cereal, the infant spit it back out. This frustrated the new mother and then she stated she would spank the infant
What important instructions should this mother receive?
a. Education about how to control her temper
b. Information about normal infant behaviors
c. Information about local support groups for teenage mothers
d. Education about how to find a positive role model
ANS: B
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