Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2128 of 2368
Which food should the nurse teach parents to avoid giving an infant because of the choking risk?
- Infant cereal
- Whole grapes
- Mashed fruit
- Soft cooked vegetables cut into small pieces
Show answer
Correct answer: Whole grapes
Whole grapes, hot dogs, nuts, popcorn, and similar foods can cause choking. Soft foods in small pieces are safer.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: INFANT NUTRITION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026