A nursing student understands pediatric cultural and dietary needs when she tells the parent of her patient:
1. "You can bring in food from home.".
2. "The hospital food should be adequate.".
3. "I don't know how the food is prepared.".
4. "Food from home will only make your child miss home.".
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1. Food from home will comfort the child and help him/her understand the types of food that are seen as healthy choices in a time of illness.
2. Hospital food may not be prepared in the proper manner for consumption by some cultures.
3. Learning how the food is prepared will enable the staff to provide for the needs of the child.
4. Children will eat food that is familiar to them and is in compliance with their cultural and spiritual needs.
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