NCLEX-PN Practice Q 70

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What information should the nurse give a new mother regarding the introduction of solid foods for her infant?

  

     A. Solid foods should not be given until the extrusion reflex disappears, at 7–9 months of age.

     B. Solid foods should be introduced one at a time, with 4 to 7-day intervals.

     C. Solid foods can be mixed in a bottle or infant feeder to make feeding easier.

     D. Solid foods should begin with fruits and vegetables.

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Solid foods should be introduced one at a time, with 4 to 7-day intervals.

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Option B: Solid foods should be added to the diet one at a time, with 4- to 7-day intervals between new foods so that any allergies or intolerance can be detected early.

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Option A: The extrusion reflex fades at 3–4 months of age; therefore, answer A is incorrect.

Option C: Solids should not be added to the bottle and the use of infant feeders is discouraged.

Option D: The first food added to the infant’s diet is rice cereal.

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