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

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

What Is an Appropriate Intervention to Encourage Food and Fluid