Which is an appropriate intervention to encourage food and fluid intake in a hospitalized child?
A) Force the child to eat and drink to combat caloric losses.
B) Discourage participation in non-eating activities until caloric intake is sufficient.
C) Administer large quantities of flavoured fluids at frequent intervals and during meals.
D) Give high-quality foods and snacks whenever the child expresses hunger.

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Small,frequent meals and nutritious snacks should be provided for the child.Favourite foods such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,fruit yogurt,cheese,pizza,and macaroni and cheese should be available.Forcing a child to eat only results in rebellion and reinforces the behaviour as a control mechanism.Large quantities of fluid may decrease the child's hunger and further inhibit food intake.

Which Is an Appropriate Intervention to Encourage Food and Fluid