The nurse is identifying outcomes for care provided to a new mother whose infant continues to spit up after feedings. Which outcome would be the most appropriate?
A) The baby will have forceful episodes of vomitus only once a day.
B) The baby will have less episodes of spitting up after sitting upright after a feeding.
C) The baby will spit up a large amount of vomitus only after the last feeding of the day.
D) The baby will have fewer episodes of spitting up when the type of formula is changed.
B
Feedback:
Sitting a baby in an infant chair for a half an hour after a feeding can help reduce spitting up. Forceful episodes of vomitus and vomiting large amounts after feedings should be reported to the health care provider. Changing the formula will not impact the amount of spitting up the baby.
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