A Nurse Is Teaching a Parent About Introduction of Solid

question 39

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a parent about introduction of solid foods into an infant's diet. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Solid food introduction can be started at 2 months of age.
• B) Rice cereal is introduced first.
• C) Begin the introduction of solid foods by mixing with formula in the bottle.
• D) Introduce egg white in small quantities (1 tsp) toward the end of the first year.
• E) Introduce one food at a time, usually at intervals of 4 to 7 days.

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