Case Study: Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (
Three months after Rebecca's birth, her mother returns to the community health care clinic and reports that Rebecca is "not as tired as she used to be when drinking her bottle." What additional information would reinforce the mother's report that the infant's feeding behaviors have improved?

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Case Study: Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (  
Three months after Rebecca's birth, her mother returns to the community health care clinic and reports that Rebecca is "not as tired as she used to be when drinking her bottle." What additional information would reinforce the mother's report that the infant's feeding behaviors have improved?

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If the amount of time between feedings has increased, this suggests that Rebecca is able to consume larger amounts of milk during each feeding and may be better able to regulate her appetite. Increased bowel movements (A) could indicate improved digestion, but this alone does not necessarily indicate improvements in feeding behaviors. Drinking sugar water (C) is not a recommended practice for infants and does not indicate improvements in feeding. The use of a pacifier (D) may soothe the infant, but it does not provide information about feeding behaviors. Appearing hungry all the time (E) may indicate that the infant is not yet satisfied with feedings, so this does not reinforce the mother's report of improved feeding behaviors.

Case Study: Rebecca, an Infant Born at 32 Weeks, Weighs