The public health nurse conducts a teaching program for parents of infants. Which statement by a participant indicates that teaching has been successful?

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The public health nurse conducts a teaching program for parents of infants.  Which statement by a participant indicates that teaching has been successful?

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11ecbb05_cac1_782d_b433_31472d93077b_MD0009_00 The pincer grasp, a thumb to forefinger movement, develops at age 8-10 months. This is the time to start offering small finger foods, such as crackers or cut-up pieces of nutritious foods. Caregivers should inform their health care provider if the infant does not achieve this significant milestone in fine motor development (Option D). (Option A) Formula should never be sweetened. Honey (especially raw or wild) should not be offered to children age <12 months because their immature gut systems are susceptible to Clostridium botulinum (botulism) infection. (Option B) Common allergenic foods (eg, eggs, fish, peanut products) may be introduced along with other foods starting at age 4-6 months. Previous guidelines recommended delaying introduction of these foods until age 12 months. However, recent evidence suggests that delaying introduction of these foods may actually increase the risk for food allergy. (Option C) Infants should be transitioned to whole milk, not low-fat milk, at age 12 months. Due to rapid growth, a child's brain requires the nutrition from the fat found in whole milk. Educational objective: The pincer grasp should be present by age 10 months. Offering small finger foods allows the infant to develop fine motor skills. The child will also enjoy the ability to self-feed and explore a variety of nutritious foods.

The Public Health Nurse Conducts a Teaching Program for Parents