Question

The nurse is caring for a 5-month-old girl whose family has a history of food allergies. The nurse is providing teaching about foods to avoid in the first year of life. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?

A) ""She cannot have any cow's milk.""
B) ""I should continue breast-feeding until at least 6 months.""
C) ""Peanuts in any form should be avoided.""
D) ""Any kind of fruit is acceptable.""

Answer 1

The nurse needs to provide further teaching about which fruits to avoid for a 5-month-old girl with a family history of food allergies.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct response that indicates a need for further teaching is D) "Any kind of fruit is acceptable."

While fruits are generally healthy and nutritious for a 5-month-old girl, there are some fruits that can potentially trigger food allergies. It is important for the nurse to provide specific information about which fruits to avoid, such as citrus fruits that are known to be common allergens. Therefore, further teaching is needed to ensure that the family knows which fruits are safe for the baby to consume.