A nurse is caring for a child who is to receive the first dose of IV gentamicin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. "Introduce solid foods when the infant reaches 3 months of age." Solid foods should be introduced around 4 to 6 months of age, when the infant shows signs of readiness (e.g., sitting with support, loss of tongue-thrust reflex).
B. "Offer 1 tablespoon as a serving size for the infant's solid food." A general guideline is 1 tablespoon of food per year of age per serving, so for an infant just starting solids, 1 tablespoon is appropriate per meal.
C. "Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the infant's bottle of formula if constipation occurs." Honey should not be given to infants under 1 year old due to the risk of botulism.
D. "Introduce the infant to a new solid food every other day." New foods should be introduced one at a time, every 3 to 5 days, to monitor for potential allergic reactions.

A. "I will start sending my toddler to daycare once the baby is born." Introducing major changes, like starting daycare, immediately after a new sibling's arrival may cause stress and feelings of rejection. If a change is necessary, it should be introduced well before the baby arrives to allow the toddler time to adjust.

B. "I will anticipate that my toddler might demand to have their pacifier again once their sibling is born." Regression is a common response in toddlers when a new sibling arrives. They may return to earlier behaviors such as wanting a pacifier, asking to be bottle-fed, or having potty-training setbacks. Parents should offer reassurance and patience rather than discouraging these behaviors.

C. "I will tell my toddler now about the date their sibling will arrive." Toddlers have a limited understanding of time, so telling them too early can lead to confusion and anxiety. Instead, parents should introduce the idea gradually and use tangible events (e.g., "When the leaves start falling, the baby will be here").

D. "I will tell my toddler the baby will be their new playmate." A newborn will not be an immediate playmate, and telling a toddler this may lead to disappointment or frustration. Instead, parents should explain that newborns need a lot of care but will grow and play later.