What strategies should the nurse implement to increase nutritional intake for the child receiving chemotherapy?
a. Allow the child any food tolerated.
b. Fortify foods with nutritious supplements.
c. Allow the child to be involved in food selection.
d. Encourage the parents to place pressure on the importance of eating.
e. Encourage the child to eat favorite foods during infusion of chemotherapy medications.
ANS: A, B, C
To increase nutritional intake for the child receiving chemotherapy, the nurse should allow the child any food tolerated, fortify foods with nutritious supplements, and allow the child to be involved in food selection. The parents should be encouraged to reduce pressure placed on eating. Some children develop aversions to certain foods if they are eaten during chemotherapy. It is best to refrain from offering the child's favorite foods while the child is receiving chemotherapy
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