A 6-Year-Old Child Is Hospitalized for Intravenous (IV) Antibiotic Therapy

question 21

Multiple Choice

A 6-year-old child is hospitalized for intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy. He eats little on his "regular diet" trays. He tells the nurse that all he wants to eat is pizza, tacos, and ice cream. Which is the best nursing action?

• A) Request these favorite foods for him.
• B) Identify healthier food choices that he likes.
• C) Explain that he needs fruits and vegetables.
• D) Reward him with ice cream at the end of every meal that he eats.

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