Author Question: The nurse observes that a 2-year-old is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime. What does ... (Read 31 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse observes that a 2-year-old is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime. What does self-feeding help to develop in the toddler?

a. Good nutrition
b. A sense of independence
c. Adequate height and weight
d. Healthy teeth

Question 2

The nurse encourages a Puerto Rican family to bring food to a child because he is not eating the food served on his hospital tray. What can the nurse expect the child to eat?

a. Dried beans mixed with rice
b. Crisp vegetables
c. Spaghetti and meatballs
d. Wild berries, roots, and seeds

Dunkey · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
By the end of the second year, toddlers can feed themselves. This helps them to develop a sense of independence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A common food choice of Americans of Puerto Rican descent is dried beans mixed with rice.