The Mother of a Healthy Toddler Reports That the Child

question 2

Multiple Choice

The mother of a healthy toddler reports that the child is eating less than a few months ago but the child has not lost any weight.Which is the most appropriate response of the nurse?

• A) "You need to make him eat more every day.At this stage,he is growing too fast to not eat."
• B) "I could show you a growth chart,but each child is different so it doesn't mean much."
• C) "Toddlers have periods when they aren't growing as fast and they don't need to eat as much."
• D) "Make him eat with a spoon and don't feed him snacks.He will be hungrier at meal time."

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