The nurse is instructing a parent of a newborn on the foods that are to be started based on age. The nurse instructs the parent that the first food given to a newborn is rice cereal
What statement by the parent suggests appropriate understanding of the next food that can be introduced?
1. "Chicken can be given next."
2. "Eggs can be given next."
3. "Fruits should be given next."
4. "Whole milk should be started."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Chicken is not given until 8–10 months, eggs are not given until 12 months, and whole milk is given at 12 months. Fruits are given after rice cereal.
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