A nurse is working in a pediatric cardiology unit and is assigned to a 2-month old infant with heart failure and trouble feeding. The nurse works with the parents of the child to create a nutritional plan and promote feeding. Which of the following statements made by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A nurse is working in a pediatric cardiology unit and is assigned to a 2-month old infant with heart failure and trouble feeding. The nurse works with the parents of the child to create a nutritional plan and promote feeding. Which of the following statements made by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"An ideal feeding time is just before my child is going to take a nap, as they will be most relaxed"

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"My child's caloric needs are greater than those of a child without heart failure"

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"My child should be fed in a semi-upright position"

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"Breast-feeding may be alternated with high calorie formula to meet nutritional needs"

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