NCLEX-PN Practice Q 60

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Which of the following meal choices is suitable for a 6-month-old infant?

  

     A. Pea puree, formula, and orange juice

     B. Honey cereals, carrot stick, apple juice

     C. Rice cereal, mashed sweet potato, formula

     D. Melba toast, banana puree, whole milk

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Rice cereal, mashed sweet potato, formula

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Option C: A 6 month-old baby can now be introduced to solid food other than breast milk. Start offering foods that are easily digested such as rice cereal, apple juice, and formula.

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Option A: A 6 month-old infant has a sensitive stomach. Giving an acidic fruit such as orange is not advisable.

Option B: Honey containing products are discouraged due to the risk of botulism.

Option D: Whole milk should be offered after 9 to 12 months of age.

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