Which Is an Appropriate Intervention to Encourage Food and Fluid

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is an appropriate intervention to encourage food and fluid intake in a hospitalized child?

• A) Force the child to eat and drink to combat caloric losses.
• B) Discourage participation in non-eating activities until caloric intake is sufficient.
• C) Administer large quantities of flavoured fluids at frequent intervals and during meals.
• D) Give high-quality foods and snacks whenever the child expresses hunger.

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Definitions:

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An imaging test that uses X-rays to visualize the heart’s chambers and blood vessels.

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Energy emitted in the form of waves or particles, used in a variety of applications including medical imaging and cancer treatment.

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Radiograph

An image created using radiation, typically X-rays, to visualize the internal structure of an object or body.