The nurse is supervising lunch time for children on a pediatric ward. Which observation is considered abnormal for this age group?
A) The child has a full set of primary teeth.
B) The child has no difficulty chewing and swallowing meat.
C) The child uses his fingers and refuses to use a fork.
D) The child is a picky eater.
Ans: C
The preschool child has learned to use utensils fairly effectively to feed himself or herself, has a full set of primary teeth, and is able to chew and swallow competently. Preschool children may be picky eaters. They may eat only a limited variety of foods or foods prepared in certain ways and may not be very willing to try new things.
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