The Nurse Is Teaching Feeding Strategies to a Parent of a 12-Month-Old

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching feeding strategies to a parent of a 12-month-old infant with Down syndrome.What statement made by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "If the food is thrust out, I will reefed it."
• B) "I will use a small, long, straight-handled spoon."
• C) "I will place the food on the top of the tongue."
• D) "I know the tongue thrust doesn't indicate a refusal of the food."

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Definitions:

Urinary Bladder

An organ that stores urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal via urination.

Urethra

The duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body in most mammals.

Ureter

A tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, facilitating the urinary excretion process.

Functional Units

Individual parts or components of a system that carry out specific functions, contributing to the system's overall operation.