The nurse recommends to parents that peanuts are not a good snack ...

[genevieve1028]

The nurse recommends to parents that peanuts are not a good snack food for toddlers. The nurse's rationale for this action is that:
 
  a. They are low in nutritive value. c. They cannot be entirely digested.
  b. They are very high in sodium. d. They can be easily aspirated.

Question 2

An appropriate recommendation in preventing tooth decay in young children is to:
 
  a. Substitute raisins for candy.
  b. Serve sweets after a meal.
  c. Use honey or molasses instead of refined sugar.
  d. Serve sweets between meals.

[EAN94]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Foreign-body aspiration is common during the second year of life. Although they chew well, children at this age may have difficulty with large pieces of food such as meat and whole hot dogs and with hard foods such as nuts or dried beans. Peanuts have many beneficial nutrients but should be avoided because of the risk of aspiration in this age-group. The sodium level may be a concern, but the risk of aspiration is more important. Many foods pass through the gastrointestinal tract incompletely digested. This is not necessarily detrimental to the child.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Sweets should be consumed with meals so the teeth can be cleaned afterward. This decreases the amount of time that the sugar is in contact with the teeth. Raisins, honey, and molasses are highly cariogenic and should be avoided.

[genevieve1028]

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