A young child with leukemia has anorexia and severe stomatitis. The nurse should suggest that the parents try which intervention?
a. Relax any eating pressures.
b. Firmly insist that child eat normally.
c. Begin gavage feedings to supplement diet.
d. Serve foods that are either hot or cold.
ANS: A
A multifaceted approach is necessary for children with severe stomatitis and anorexia. First, the parents should relax eating pressures. The nurse should suggest that the parents try soft, bland foods; normal saline or bicarbonate mouthwashes; and local anesthetics. The stomatitis is a temporary condition. The child can resume good food habits as soon as the condition resolves.
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