A nurse is assisting with preparing a toddler for an intravenous procedure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)

Step 1 is to set up the equation to solve for the unknown, which is the volume in mL. The equation is (300 mg ÷ 250 mg) × 5 mL.

Step 2 is to perform the calculation: (300 mg ÷ 250 mg) × 5 mL = 6 mL. So, the nurse should administer 6 mL of amoxicillin oral solution.

Choice A rationale

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that children be introduced to foods other than breast milk or infant formula when they are about 6 months old. The first foods to be introduced should be single-ingredient foods that contain no sugar or salt. Among the first foods to be introduced are infant cereals. Iron-fortified cereals are particularly important because iron is a crucial nutrient in the second half of a baby’s first year.

Choice B rationale

While strained fruits are a common food to introduce early on, they are typically not the first food to be introduced. The first food is usually an iron-fortified cereal due to the importance of iron in a baby’s diet.

Choice C rationale

Pureed meats are also a good source of iron and can be introduced early on. However, they are not typically the first food to be introduced.

Choice D rationale

Cooked egg whites are not typically one of the first foods introduced to infants. There is also a risk of allergic reactions with egg whites, so they should be introduced with caution and not as the first food.