|
Title: The parents of an 11-year-old boy who is dying from cancer are concerned that he is not eating. ... Post by: Jay Cardio on Feb 6, 2018 The parents of an 11-year-old boy who is dying from cancer are concerned that he is not eating. Which intervention would serve both the parents' and child's needs?
A) Urging the child to eat one good meal per day B) Serving small meals of things the child likes C) Straightening up around the child before meals D) Administering antiemetics as ordered for nausea Title: The parents of an 11-year-old boy who is dying from cancer are concerned that he is not eating. ... Post by: knelson11 on Feb 6, 2018 Ans: B
The child is more likely to eat small amounts of foods of his choosing. This accommodates the child's reduced appetite, reassures his parents that he is not starving, and gives the child a sense of control. Straightening up the child's area before meals provides a more pleasant eating environment. The use of antiemetics controls nausea but may not increase appetite. Urging the child to eat a substantial meal is unnecessary and creates stress. |