The parents of a school-age child report that they allow their child to eat anything because the child is a "picky" eater. Which is the best response the nurse should make to the parent?
1. "Continue to allow this, because he eventually will begin to eat properly."
2. "Let's talk about what types of food are consumed when your child chooses."
3. "Can you try allowing this to continue but only every other day?"
4. "I think you must not be good role models, so let's talk about your eating habits."
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Rationale:
1. The child will never eat properly if the parents do not teach this behavior.
2. Seeking to find a more positive way of influencing the eating behavior in this age group is most appropriate.
3. Eating only the food the child wants, even every other day, does not teach appropriate and healthy food habits.
4. Stating that the parents are not good role models will only make the parents defensive, and therefore is inappropriate.
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