A nurse is working with a caregiver of an infant with gastroesophageal reflux. The infant has poor weight gain, cries then awake, and is vomiting or regurgitating with feedings. Given these symptoms, which of the following interventions would be best for the nurse to recommend to the caregiver?
A) Give small, frequent feedings.
B) Feed the infant with the infant's body in a horizontal position.
C) Hold the baby in an upright position for an hour after feedings.
D) Thicken the formula with a little rice cereal.
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