The parents of a child with cancer ask the nurse why the child is losing weight even though he is eating what he normally does. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
"Cancer consumes body tissues, causing weight loss."
B.
"He may be going through a growth spurt right now."
C.
"How do you know he is eating like he normally does?"
D.
"When you are sick, you need more nutrition than usual."
ANS: D
The demands of illness lead to increased nutritional needs. A child with cancer needs increased nutrition. Cancer does not consume body tissues. The child may be going through a growth spurt, but this is not always the case and is not the best answer. Asking the parents how they know the child's eating habits have changed may put them on the defensive.
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