A nurse is preparing to feed a 12-month-old infant with failure to thrive. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Provide stimulation during feeding.
B) Avoid being persistent during feeding time.
C) Limit feeding time to 10 minutes.
D) Maintain a face-to-face posture with the infant during feeding.

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The nurse preparing to feed an infant with failure to thrive should maintain a face-to-face posture with the infant when possible. Encourage eye contact and remain with the infant throughout the meal. Stimulation is not recommended; a quiet, unstimulating atmosphere should be maintained. Persistence during feeding may need to be implemented. Calm perseverance through 10 to 15 minutes of food refusal will eventually diminish negative behavior. Although forced feeding is avoided, "strictly encouraged" feeding is essential. The length of the feeding should be established (usually 30 minutes); limiting the feeding to 10 minutes would make the infant feel rushed.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Feed a 12-Month-Old Infant with Failure