In the health history interview, the nurse asks the caregivers if they give their 4-month-old baby honey. If the answer is "yes," the nurse would do some teaching to:

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Honey can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause infant botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness. The digestive systems of infants under one year old are not mature enough to handle these spores. Therefore, caregivers are advised against giving honey to infants until after their first birthday.

In the Health History Interview, the Nurse Asks the Caregivers