Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant who has heart failure about meeting the infant's nutritional needs.Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: "I will add a caloric fortifier to each of my baby's bottles." This statement shows an understanding of providing additional nutrition to the baby, which can be necessary for proper growth and development. Adding a caloric fortifier indicates the parent's awareness of the baby's specific needs.
Choice A is incorrect as it may lead to overfeeding or underfeeding based on the baby's hunger cues. Choice B is incorrect as feeding on a strict schedule may not align with the baby's individual feeding needs. Choice D is incorrect as it suggests limiting the baby's expression of hunger, which is not recommended.
Choice A is incorrect as it may lead to overfeeding or underfeeding based on the baby's hunger cues. Choice B is incorrect as feeding on a strict schedule may not align with the baby's individual feeding needs. Choice D is incorrect as it suggests limiting the baby's expression of hunger, which is not recommended.