Question

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

Answer 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​