A pediatric nurse listens while a mother describes her toddler's eating habits. The mother states that her daughter "refuses to eat vegetables at mealtime" and "wants peanut butter sandwiches for every meal."
Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
Encourage the mom to keep trying to get the child to eat vegetables.
B.
Reassure the mother that this behavior is normal for a toddler.
C.
Refer the mother to a pediatric dietician for unmet nutritional needs.
D.
Teach the mother this behavior puts the child at risk for eating disorders.
ANS: B
The nurse should reassure parents that food jags are normal at this age and that the tendencies will pass; also stress that a little patience will keep both parents and child from further gastrointestinal upsets. The nurse should also suggest that the parents not force the child to eat foods he or she is not interested in, but to provide a variety of nutritious foods during meals and for between-meal snacks in the amount appropriate for the child's age. The other options are not warranted.
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