The mother of a 14-month-old child is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased. The best response for the nurse to make to the mother is
a. "It is important for your toddler to eat three meals a day and nothing in between."
b. "It is not unusual for toddlers to eat less."
c. "Be sure to increase your child's milk consumption, which will improve
nutrition."
d. "Giving your child a multivitamin supplement daily will increase your toddler's
appetite."
B
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A Toddlers need small, frequent meals. Nutritious selection throughout the day,
rather than quantity, is more important with this age-group.
B Physiologically, growth slows and appetite decreases during the toddler period.
C Milk consumption should not exceed 16 to 24 oz daily. Juice should be limited
to 4 to 6 oz per day. Increasing the amount of milk will only further decrease
solid food intake.
D Supplemental vitamins are important for all children, but they do not increase
appetite.
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