A mother is concerned because her 22-month-old has been skipping meals lately. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the mother?
a. Put the child in time out whenever he skips a meal.
b. Offer him foods he likes such as cookies and chips.
c. Limit the childs consumption of juices and cookies.
d. Talk to the child about how important it is to eat three meals a day.
Answer: c. Limit the childs consumption of juices and cookies.
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