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Obaid Edwin
Asked: 2022-11-02T17:40:19+05:30 In:

A six month-old infant has recently begun cereal feedings. Which of the following manifestations would support a nursing diagnosis of ineffective infant feeding pattern: 
1. Frequent lose stools
2. Increased abdominal girth
3. Persistent tongue thrusting
4. Lengthened time between meals

A six month-old infant has recently begun cereal feedings. Which of the following manifestations would support a nursing diagnosis of ineffective infant feeding pattern: 
1. Frequent lose stools
2. Increased abdominal girth
3. Persistent tongue thrusting
4. Lengthened time between meals
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  1. Correct Answer – Option 3 : Persistent tongue thrusting

    Explanation

    • Tongue thrust reflux is a reflex that automatically pushes food out from mouth.

     Tongue thrust

    • Trigger by touching something like rice cereal in to the lip or gently introducing in to the mouth.

    Response

    • The tongue thrusts forward automatically, preventing the food from entering.

    ​Importance

    • Tongue thrust preventing the baby from choking.

    ​Usual time

    • 4-6 months​
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