A 6-year-old child tells the nurse that she does not like the food at the hospital. A review of intake reveals she has eaten very little for the past 2 days
Which intervention is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements? a. Select nutritious foods on the menu for the child.
b. Permit the child to eat junk foods at snack times.
c. Arrange the child's meal tray with generous portions of food.
d. Encourage family members to bring foods from home.
D
Having the parents bring foods that the child likes and is familiar with will increase the likelihood that she will eat. A 6-year-old child should be permitted to make her own menu selections with the assistance of an adult as needed. Allowing the child to select foods gives the child control and provides an opportunity to select foods that the child likes. Junk foods have little or no nutritional value. If the child is permitted to eat junk food, she may refuse to eat nutritious food at mealtimes. Meals served to children should contain small portions. Children may feel overwhelmed by large portions and refuse to eat any of the food.
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