The mother of a 5-month-old baby complains that her child seems hungry even after breastfeeding 10 times a day.What assessment question would help the nurse plan anticipatory teaching?

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The child may be ready for solid foods so the nurse should assess for readiness.Signs of readiness to eat solids include being able to hold the head up,being able to sit in a high chair,and being able to move the tongue around without pushing food out of the mouth.Other signs include appropriate weight gain,teething,and remaining hungry after breastfeeding 8-10 times a day or bottle feeding 40 oz of formula.Asking about emptying the breasts is irrelevant if the baby is gaining weight.Putting objects in the mouth and using the pincer grasp are indicative of being ready for finger foods.

The Mother of a 5-Month-Old Baby Complains That Her Child