A pediatric nurse listens while a mother describes her toddler's eating habits.The mother states that her daughter "refuses to eat vegetables at mealtime" and "wants peanut butter sandwiches for every meal." Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Encourage the mom to keep trying to get the child to eat vegetables.
B) Reassure the mother that this behavior is normal for a toddler.
C) Refer the mother to a pediatric dietician for unmet nutritional needs.
D) Teach the mother this behavior puts the child at risk for eating disorders.
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