NCLEX-RN · Question #735
Loss of appetite for a child with leukemia is a major recurrent problem. The plan of care should be designed to:
The correct answer is A. Reinforce attempts to eat. (A) Ignoring refusals to eat and rewarding eating attempts are the most successful means of increasing intake. (B) This goal is not specific enough or related to the loss of appetite. (C) This goal is not possible at this time based on his illness. (D) This goal is helpful, but…
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Loss of appetite for a child with leukemia is a major recurrent problem. The plan of care should be designed to:
Options
- AReinforce attempts to eat
- BHelp the child gain weight
- CIncrease his appetite
- DMake mealtimes pleasant
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A78% (29)
- B14% (5)
- C5% (2)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
(A) Ignoring refusals to eat and rewarding eating attempts are the most successful means of increasing intake. (B) This goal is not specific enough or related to the loss of appetite. (C) This goal is not possible at this time based on his illness. (D) This goal is helpful, but alone will not address his loss of appetite.
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