Is the infant's airway patent, without choking, coughing, cyanosis, or retractions?
Can the infant swallow without incurring respiratory distress?
Can the infant retain feedings with regurgitation of less than 10 mL?
Is the infant adequately hydrated?
Is the child growing according to growth charts?
Is the child receiving medications as prescribed at the correct times and in the correct dosage?
Can the parents explain GERD and the reasons for positioning and dietary modifications?
Are parents using correct feeding techniques Have the parents demonstrated the ability to provide total care for their infant?
Have the parents expressed concerns and feelings related to caring for their infant?
Do parents have adequate support systems and demonstrate effective coping strategies?