What Strategies Should the Nurse Implement to Increase Nutritional Intake

question 39

Multiple Choice

What strategies should the nurse implement to increase nutritional intake for the child receiving chemotherapy?

• 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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