The nurse is doing discharge planning with the family of an African-American child who is going home after open reduction of a fracture
Which of the following is important for the nurse to ask the caregivers before telling them about the best foods to serve the child to facilitate healing? a. "How much does your child typically eat at a meal?"
b. "What foods does your child like?"
c. "Is your child lactose intolerant?"
d. "Do you cook at home or eat out most of the time?"
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A Incorrect. It is not important for the nurse to ask the caregivers about how much their child typically eats at a meal.
B Incorrect. It is not a priority for the nurse to ask the caregivers what foods their child likes. Asking about lactose intolerance is a major priority first. Then it is helpful to know the likes and dislikes of the child.
C Correct. The need for calcium is increased when a child sustains a fracture, and the major source of this mineral is dairy products. Many African-Americans have lactose intolerance in which they are unable to digest lactose found in dairy products. With ingestion of these foods they experience abdominal bloating, diarrhea and excessive flatus. It is important for the nurse to ask the caregivers of this child if the individual is lactose intolerant before telling them about the best foods to serve the child to facilitate healing. If the child is lactose intolerant, he or she may need to obtain calcium from other foods such as green leafy vegetables, soy milk, or take the lactase enzyme replacement before consuming dairy products.
D Incorrect. It is not important for the nurse to ask the caregivers whether they cook at home or eat out most of the time.
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