A nurse is teaching the parents of a 9-month-old infant about preventing injuries in the home. Which instruction is most critical to prevent choking in this age group?
Supervise the infant closely during feeding times to prevent choking.
Remove small objects from the infant's environment, including coins and small toy parts.
Provide the infant with toys labeled as age-appropriate to prevent injury.
Place safety gates at the top and bottom of staircases.
The correct answer emphasizes removing small objects within the infant's reach, which directly addresses the risk of choking caused by the infant's tendency to explore objects orally. Other potential answers, such as placing gates at staircases, are important for preventing falls, not choking. Offering age-appropriate toys ensures safety during play but misses the broader issue of managing potentially hazardous objects in the environment. Supervising during feeding is critical to prevent choking when eating but does not extend to general choking hazards in the home.
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