The school nurse is caring for a 7-year-old boy whose family has recently immigrated. The teacher has brought the child to the nurse's office because the child refuses to eat any lunch. What should the nurse do?
A) Do nothing; the child will eat when he is hungry
B) Call the child's parents to make sure nothing is wrong at home
C) Develop an understanding of the child's culture and how that may affect eating habits
D) Refer the child to a guidance counselor
Ans: C
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