Posted: December 3rd, 2017

Cristina, a mother of a 4-year-old child tells the nurse that her child is a very poor eater. What’s the nurse’s best recommendation for helping the mother increase her child’s nutritional intake?

Cristina, a mother of a 4-year-old child tells the nurse that her child is a very poor eater. What’s the nurse’s best recommendation for helping the mother increase her child’s nutritional intake?

A. Allow the child to feed herself
B. Use specially designed dishes for children – for example, a plate with the child’s favorite cartoon character
C. Only serve the child’s favorite foods
D. Allow the child to eat at a small table and chair by herself