The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers of school-age children on various topics. Which statement made by a caregiver indicates a need for further teaching?
A) Sometimes we have to be firm, but our children wash their hands before eating.
B) I make sure they have good teeth by giving them calcium and phosphorus.
C) Food is so expensive, we always make our children eat everything on their plate.
D) Even if the weather is cool and cloudy our children play outside every day.
Question 2
The family caregiver of a 6-year-old is concerned because the child will sometimes only eat one type of food all day long. What should the nurse respond to the caregiver?
A) It is important that each time she eats she has a variety of foods.
B) Food jags are common in this age. This probably won't last long.
C) Try having her eat with the family and she will want what others are eating.
D) She should be discouraged from having foods likes or dislikes. Have her eat everything.
The Local Group
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