What Strategies Should the Nurse Implement to Increase Nutritional Intake

question 28

Multiple Choice

What strategies should the nurse implement to increase nutritional intake for the child receiving chemotherapy? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Allow the child any food tolerated.
• B) Fortify foods with nutritious supplements.
• C) Allow the child to be involved in food selection.
• D) Encourage the parents to place pressure on the importance of eating.
• E) Encourage the child to eat favorite foods during infusion of chemotherapy medications.

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