A nurse is teaching a parent group about caring for their infants and toddlers. What does the nurse teach to prevent a serious neurological problem in infants?
A.
Always treat any temperature elevation to prevent seizures.
B.
Avoid vaccinations with live, attenuated viruses.
C.
Do not use artificial sweeteners in your baby's food.
D.
Never give honey to a child less than 1 year of age.
ANS: D
Infant botulism can be caused by feeding honey to a child less than 12 months of age, so the nurse teaches parents to avoid this. The other statements are inaccurate.
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