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Question

Alicia is a 2-week-old Hispanic female in for her well - child check. She is accompanied by her 15-year-old mother. The family speaks only Spanish. A Spanish-speaking interpreter is used for the visit. Alicia's mother is concerned that Alicia spits up a lot after eating. The mother states that the vomit is not projectile. The mother is worried that, since the baby is vomiting so much, she is not getting enough food. Therefore, the mother has been feeding Alicia even more formula. Also, Alicia's mother is worried that she will run out of formula since the baby takes so much. Birth history: Alicia was the product of a 38-week gestation. She was delivered via spontaneous vaginal delivery. Alicia's mother had no falls, infections, or known exposures to environmental hazards. The only prescription medications taken during the pregnancy were prenatal vitamins. She did not use alcohol, tobacco products, or illicit drugs during the pregnancy. Alicia's birth weight was 3250 g and her APGAR scores were 8 at 1 minute, and 9 at 5 minutes. Her discharge weight was 3180 g. what follow up care would you recommend.