Multiple Choice
A premature infant has been on a respirator since birth.He is now 6 months old and ready to start solids,although he does not like it when a spoon is placed in his mouth.What might be the cause of this?
A) He dislikes the spoon because he is associating it with discomfort.
B) Premature infants should not start solids until they are at least 8 months,so he is not old enough.
C) A critical period for mouth exploration has been missed due to the respirator.
D) All of the above
E) a and c only
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