A nurse is planning meals for a child recovering from illness who has a poor appetite. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Offer small frequent meals and preferred nutritious foods
- A. Offer small frequent meals and preferred nutritious foods
- B. Withhold all snacks until the child finishes a full meal
- C. Force the child to eat the prescribed meal quickly
- D. Give only clear fluids until the appetite returns
Explanation
Small frequent meals with nutritious familiar foods are often better tolerated than large meals. Force-feeding can increase distress, while restricting food or giving only clear fluids may worsen inadequate nutrition.
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Care of the hospitalised child covers admission assessment, monitoring vital signs, medication safety, pain relief, nutrition, hygiene, infection prevention and safe discharge planning. It also addresses atraumatic care, therapeutic play, communication with children and parents, family participation, separation anxiety, safeguarding and the child’s rights during hospital care.
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