The nurse is working with the caregivers of a 6-month-old baby. Both caregivers are extremely neat and have talked about the difficult adjustment to changes the baby has brought to their orderly and scheduled lives. In giving anticipatory guidance, at some appropriate point, the nurse will talk about what it will be like when the child wants to eat semisolid foods. The nurse's most important focus in this anticipatory guidance will be:

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The nurse's most important focus should be on the baby's developmental needs, which include increasing autonomy and exploring the texture and smell of food during mealtime. This is a crucial part of their growth and learning process.

The Nurse Is Working with the Caregivers of a 6-Month-Old