Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Mother of 7 mo infant tells nurse that her baby has been fussy with occasional loose stools since she started feeding him fruits & veggies. Which responses by nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,D
Rationale
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale:
B: Making a list of foods eaten helps identify potential triggers causing the baby's symptoms.
C: Asking about specific foods helps pinpoint if a particular food is causing the issues.
D: Inquiring about vomiting helps assess if the baby's symptoms could be due to a more serious underlying issue.
Incorrect Choices:
A: Bananas may not necessarily help with loose stools, and adding new foods without identifying the problem isn't ideal.
E: Not all babies react with indigestion to new foods, making this statement too general and not helpful in this case.
Rationale:
B: Making a list of foods eaten helps identify potential triggers causing the baby's symptoms.
C: Asking about specific foods helps pinpoint if a particular food is causing the issues.
D: Inquiring about vomiting helps assess if the baby's symptoms could be due to a more serious underlying issue.
Incorrect Choices:
A: Bananas may not necessarily help with loose stools, and adding new foods without identifying the problem isn't ideal.
E: Not all babies react with indigestion to new foods, making this statement too general and not helpful in this case.