Nursing Strategies to Improve the Growth and Development of the Child

question 11

Multiple Choice

Nursing strategies to improve the growth and development of the child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection should include what?

• A) Provide only those foods that the child feels like eating.
• B) Fortify foods with nutritional supplements to maximize quality of intake.
• C) Weigh the child and measure height and muscle mass on a daily basis.
• D) Provide high-fat and high-calorie meals and snacks to meet body requirements for growth.

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Definitions:

Plasma Proteins

Proteins found in blood plasma that play roles in clotting, defense mechanisms, and transportation of substances in the blood.

Gum Inflammation

The swelling, redness, and bleeding of the gums, often a result of poor oral hygiene leading to gum disease or gingivitis.

Chewing

The act of breaking down food with teeth in preparation for swallowing and digestion.

Skin Integrity

The condition of skin being whole, undamaged, and intact, which is crucial for protecting against infection and maintaining health.