A Young Child with Leukemia Has Anorexia and Severe Stomatitis

question 36

Multiple Choice

A young child with leukemia has anorexia and severe stomatitis. The nurse should suggest that the parents try which intervention?

• A) Relax any eating pressures.
• B) Firmly insist that child eat normally.
• C) Begin gavage feedings to supplement diet.
• D) Serve foods that are either hot or cold.

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