Author Question: The mother of a 14-month-old child is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased. The best ... (Read 95 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The mother of a 14-month-old child is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased. The best response for the nurse to make to the mother is:

a. It is important for your toddler to eat three meals a day and nothing in between..
b. It is not unusual for toddlers to eat less..
c. Be sure to increase your child's milk con-sumption, which will improve nutrition..
d. Giving your child a multivitamin supplement daily will increase your toddler's appetite..

Question 2

Which is the best nursing action when a child with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is sweating, trembling, and pale?

a. Offer the child a glass of water.
b. Give the child 5 units of Regular insulin subcutaneously.
c. Give the child a glass of orange juice.
d. Give the child glucagon subcutaneously.

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Physiologically, growth slows and appetite decreases during the toddler period. Toddlers need small, frequent meals. Nutritious selection throughout the day, rather than quantity, is more important with this age group. Milk consumption should not exceed 24 to 32 ounces daily. Increasing the amount of milk will only further decrease solid food intake. Supplemental vitamins are important for all children, but they do not increase appetite.

Answer to Question 2

C
Four ounces of orange juice is an appropriate treatment for the conscious child who is exhibiting signs of hypoglycemia. A glass of water is not indicated in this situation. An easily digested carbohydrate is indicated when a child exhibits symptoms of hypoglycemia. Insulin would lower blood glucose and is contraindicated for a child with hypoglycemia. Subcutaneous injection of glucagon is used to treat hypoglycemia when the child is unconscious.