The client is a child. The parents are requesting information about how to ensure the client is eating an appropriate diet. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
1. "The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool would be good to use with your child and it is really easy to perform.".
2. "The Nutrition Screening Initiative would be just right and it's easy to use.".
3. "MyPyramid would be a great way to find out if your child is getting the right amount of food and nutrients.".
4. "The Mini Nutrition Assessment is easy to use and it is online.".
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Rationale: The only appropriate way to quickly assess a child's nutritional intake is with MyPyramid based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. All of other assessment screening tools are for use with adults or older adults. The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, the Nutrition Screening Initiative, and the Mini Nutrition Assessment are all easy to use. The Mini Nutrition Assessment is online.
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