Brent's Mother Is Concerned

question 1

Multiple Choice

Brent's mother is concerned.At least two times a day when she feeds him,he throws up,rechews the food,and then swallows it again.At age 14 months,this seems unusual and is disturbing to her.This has been going on since he was 9 months old.Which of the following would you need to know before diagnosing Brent with rumination disorder?

• A) Does Brent regurgitate food even when he is fed by an individual other than his mother?
• B) Does Brent regurgitate food in at least two settings?
• C) Does Brent have any physical medical conditions that are influencing his regurgitation?
• D) Does Brent have clinically significant distress?

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