The Parents of a 12-Month-Old Child Ask the Nurse If

question 6

Multiple Choice

The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs as do their other children. The nurse's reply should be based on which of the following?

• A)Child is too young to digest hot dogs.
• B)Child is too young to eat hot dogs safely.
• C)Hot dogs must be sliced into sections to prevent aspiration.
• D)Hot dogs must be cut into small, irregular pieces to prevent aspiration.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stress-related activities, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Thoracolumbar Division

A region of the spine made up of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, often referred to in studies relating to spinal injuries or abnormalities.

Sympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid response to stress or danger.