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AEWBW

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An assessment of a child's nutritional status reveals the child is alert, with shiny hair, firm gums, firm mucous membranes, and regular elimination. How would this child's nutritional status be described?
 
  a. Overnourished
  b. Undernourished
  c. Well nourished
  d. Borderline

Question 2

A mother asks the nurse how much food should be offered to her 2-year-old. What is a good rule of thumb for serving size (in tablespoons) per year of age?
 
  a. 2
  b. 3
  c. 4
  d. 5


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Well-nourished children show steady gains in height and weight and have shiny hair, firm gums and mucous membranes, and regular elimination.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The rule of thumb for serving sizes is to offer 1 tablespoon of each food group per year of age.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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