A nurse provides instructions to a parent of a toddler experiencing physiological anorexia. Which statement, if made by the parent, indicates a need for further instructions?
A)I will not force-feed my child
B)I will feed my child if she will not eat
C)I will limit the juice intake to less than twelve ounces per day
D)At mealtime, I will offer less than my child may eat and let my child ask for more

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A statement, if made by the parent, that indicates a need for further instructions is "I will feed my child if she will not eat." A toddler has the skills required to feed him or herself. The parent need to be instructed not to feed children who can feed themselves and not to force-feed a child. To increase nutritious intake at mealtime, juice intake needs to be limited to less than twelve ounces per day. At mealtime, the best option is to offer less than the toddler may eat and let the child ask for more food.

A Nurse Provides Instructions to a Parent of a Toddler