An 18-Month-Old Child Who Has Had a Surgical Repair of a Cleft

An 18-month-old child who has had a surgical repair of a cleft palate is now allowed to eat a regular diet. The adjustment the nurse would make in feeding is:

A) Feed solid foods with the spoon at the side of the mouth.
B) Puree foods and offer them through a straw.
C) Place small bites of food in the mouth with a tongue blade.
D) Offer small, frequent meals of finger foods.